Active AlertsPrince George Airport, BC

Yellow Warning - Wind

Issued at Fri 4:58 PM Mar. 6
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.

When:
Saturday through early Sunday morning

Where:
- Stuart - Nechako
- Prince George
- McGregor
- Yellowhead
- Chilcotin near Anahim Lake and Nimpo Lake
- The Lakes District

Additional information:
A vigorous low pressure system passing through the northern BC Interior will bring strong southwesterly winds beginning Saturday afternoon.

Wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h are expected, with gusts possibly exceeding 90 km/h in exposed areas. These strong winds will persist through overnight and eases on Sunday.

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

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 X using #BCStorm.

Recommended Action


Secure loose objects. Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

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