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Orange Warning - Wind

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Stuart - Nechako

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

Damaging winds are expected.
When: Now until noon.
Where: Stuart-Nechako, and Prince George region.
Additional Information: Another strong and slow moving frontal system will lie across central B.C. today. Winds will increase to 60 km/h gusting to 90 this morning and will ease to 40 gusting to 60 km/h through this afternoon, and ease further this evening.
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Utility outages are likely. High-sided vehicles could be overturned by the wind.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.

Instructions

Secure loose objects. If outside, protect yourself from flying or falling debris. Stay away from fallen power lines. Prepare for some disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.
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