Active AlertsSpences Bridge 4, BC

What:
Moderate to strong gusty winds.

When:
This evening till Friday evening.

Where:
- Cariboo
- Prince George
- 100 Mile House (Including Highway 97)
- South Thompson

Additional information:
A strong low pressure system will approach the B.C. coast this evening and will bring a prolonged period of southeast winds with gusts ranging from 60-70 km/h to the B.C. interior. These southeast winds will pick up this evening and will peak by Friday morning. Winds may ease slightly Friday afternoon before an incoming cold front will bring a strong push of southwest winds, with gusts potentially up to 90 km/h between Quesnel and Prince George. Winds for the South Thompson region will peak Friday afternoon, with the strongest winds expected near Cache Creek. A potentially stronger storm is set to follow on Saturday evening.

Local utility outages are possible. Parks and forests may sustain damage. Secure loose objects.

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