Yellow Warning - Wind

What: Strong and damaging southeasterly winds are expected.

When: Overnight into Wednesday afternoon.

Where: Highway 97 - Clinton to 100 Mile House via Begbie Summit, 100 Mile, Cariboo.

Additional Information: Another strong and slow moving frontal system will lie across central B.C. tonight through Wednesday. Southeasterly wind will increase to 30 km/h gusting to 50 near noon, then strengthen further Wednesday morning with gusts to 70 km/h. Winds will continue to increase to 50 km/h gusting up to 90 through Wednesday afternoon before easing Wednesday evening.

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Local utility outages are possible. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.

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.