Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

What: Strong southeasterly and southwesterly winds 70 km/h gusting to 90 over exposed coastal sections.

When: Today for strong southeasterly winds. Near midnight to early Sunday morning for strong southwesterly winds. 

Where: Exposed coastal sections Victoria for strong southeasterly winds. Exposed coastal sections mainly in the vicinity of Juan de Fuca and southern Strait of Georgia for strong southwesterly winds.

Remarks:
A pacific low pressure system will move across the BC south coast today and tonight. Ahead of the low, strong southeasterly winds of 70 km/h gusting to 90 will develop over coastal sections in Victoria. 

In low's wake, gusty southwesterly winds 70 km/h gusting to 90 will also develop over exposed coastal areas of the inner south coast near midnight then ease early Sunday morning.

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High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches.

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.