Wind Warning Issued for West Vancouver Island with Gusts up to 100 km/h

Alert Details

Environment Canada (ECCC) has issued a yellow wind warning for West Vancouver Island. The alert was triggered by a deep low-pressure system moving off the coast, which is expected to bring winds strong enough to cause damage.

Affected Areas

The warning is specifically in effect for exposed coastal sections of West Vancouver Island. Residents in these areas should be prepared for high-wind conditions along the shoreline.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, the agency requests that reports be sent via email to [email protected] or posted on X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #BCStorm.

Expected Conditions

A deep low-pressure system off the coast of Vancouver Island will generate sustained southeast winds of 80 km/h. Gusts are expected to reach up to 100 km/h over exposed coastal sections. These strong winds may cause damage to property or infrastructure.

Timeline

The alert is effective starting late this evening and is expected to last until noon on Sunday. Winds are forecast to begin diminishing early Sunday afternoon as the low-pressure system weakens and departs the region.