Yellow Warning - Wind

Damaging winds are expected.

What: Extremely strong southeast winds 90 gusting 110 km/h over exposed coastal sections.

When: Beginning Saturday morning and easing Saturday evening.

Where: Exposed coastal areas of Northern Vancouver Island.

Remarks: A vigorous frontal system will impact Central Coast and Vancouver Island associated with a strong low moving southward through the offshore waters on Saturday. The frontal system will bring strong southeast winds 90 gusting to 110 km/h to exposed coastal sections of Northern Vancouver Island from early Saturday morning to Saturday evening. Winds will continue easing to calm overnight.

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There is a risk of injury due to flying or falling debris.

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.