Active AlertsCentral Coast - coastal sections

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.

Where:
-Haida Gwaii
-North Coast - Coast including Prince Rupert
-Central Coast - Coast including Bella Bella
-North Vancouver Island exposed coastal sections

What and when:
-Southeasterly winds of 80 to 100 km/h gusting up to 120 this afternoon and tonight.

Remarks: An atmospheric river continues to impact the North Coast today. Numerous warnings are in place discussing the details of the heavy precipitation. Southeasterly winds of 80 to 100 km/h with gusts up to 120 over exposed coastal sections will begin this afternoon and continue into early Saturday morning.

There is an increased risk of power outages during this event.

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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.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Secure loose objects. If outside, protect yourself from flying or falling debris. Stay away from fallen power lines.