Active AlertsSointula, BC

Damaging winds are expected.

What: Extremely strong southeast winds 90 gusting 110 km/h over exposed coastal sections.

When: Now to this evening.

Where: Exposed coastal areas of Northern Vancouver Island.

Remarks: A vigorous frontal system will impact the B.C. coast and bring very strong southeast winds 90 gusting to 110 km/h to exposed coastal sections of Northern Vancouver Island today. Strong winds will ease below warning criteria this evening as the system moves southward away from the region.

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Local utility outages are possible. There is a risk of injury due to flying or falling debris.

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 social media using #BCStorm.

Secure loose objects.