Orange Warning - Wind

Damaging winds are expected.

What: Strong and damaging southeasterly winds are expected.

When: Now until this evening.

Where: Chilcotin - South of Highway 20 including Tatlayoko Lake, Big Creek and Dog Creek.

Additional Information: A strong and slow moving frontal system lies across central B.C. this evening. Southeasterly winds with gusts to 80 to 100 km/h will continue early this evening before easing later this evening.

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Utility outages are likely. Driving conditions will likely be very difficult. High-sided vehicles could be overturned by the wind. There is a risk of injury due to flying or falling debris.

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.