Orange Warning - Wind

Damaging winds are expected.

What: Strong and damaging southeasterly winds are expected.

When: Overnight into Wednesday afternoon.

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

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 80 km/h. Winds will continue to increase to 60 km/h gusting to 100 or more through Wednesday afternoon before easing Wednesday evening.

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Utility outages are likely. Driving conditions will likely be very difficult. 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.