Yellow Warning - Wind

Damaging winds are occurring.

Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River, Sunshine Coast - Saltery Bay to Powell River.

When: Now until later afternoon.

What: Southeast winds 70 gusting to 90 km/h.

Remarks: A very robust frontal system is bringing strong winds to the South Coast. Strong southeasterly winds will persist early this afternoon before easing below warning criteria later this afternoon

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Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.

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.