Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for North Vancouver Island and parts of the central coast, predicting strong winds that may cause damage and power outages.
Strong winds are expected to sweep over North Vancouver Island on Thursday, according to a weather alert posted by Environment Canada.The wind warning is also active for parts of the central coast, just east of North Vancouver Island . A Pacific frontal system approaching the BC coast is bringing strong winds to the region, said Environment Canada in its alert posted just after 5:40 a.m. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.
High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches. The North Island and central coast regions under a wind warning are pictured. Dec. 19, 2024. (Environment Canada) The warning comes just one day after a wind warning in Greater Victoria led to power outages in the region.42 customers are still without electricity on Salt Spring Island due to a tree falling down across wires. In an update Thursday morning, BC Hydro said crews were expected to arrive around 9 a.m.
WIND WARNING ENVIRONMENT CANADA NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND POWER OUTAGES BC COAST
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