Yesterday, the Metro Vancouver weather forecast called for rain and powerful winds of up to 70 kilometres an hour in the morning.
Earlier this morning, Environment Canada issued a wind warning, stating that strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring. In addition, an intense cold front will approach the South Coast.
A wind warning is in effect for:
- Metro Vancouver – central including the City of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster
- Metro Vancouver – North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
- Metro Vancouver – southwest including Richmond and Delta
The wind warning for coastal British Columbia is in effect for the next 14 hours.
Over the western sections of Metro Vancouver, as well as the Southern Gulf Islands will see southerly winds shift sharply this morning to northwest 50 to 70 km/h with gusts up to 90 km/h.
As a result of the powerful winds, the warning notes that loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. In addition, high winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.
The winds will expected to ease this evening as the front moves eastward.
