Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Strong southwesterly winds are expected today.

What:
Additional tree damage and utility outages possible due to saturated soils and continued rainfall.

Where: Metro Vancouver - northeast, southwest and southeast, Fraser Valley - west and central, Southern Gulf Islands, and Howe Sound.

When: This afternoon through early this evening.

Remarks:  An approaching low pressure centre will track across the south coast this afternoon. Strong southeasterly winds with gusts near 80 km/h expected ahead of the system during the day for places near Strait of Georgia. 
In its wake, strong southwesterly winds 50 km/h gusting to 80 will develop late this afternoon through early this evening.  Winds will gradually ease late this evening.

Local utility outages may occur. Parks and forests will likely sustain some damage. There is a risk to injury from flying or falling debris.

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