Wind warnings issued for Greater Victoria on western Vancouver Island

Get ready Vancouver Island: A strong low pressure system ensures a windy start to the week.

Wind warnings have been issued for Vancouver Island’s west and south coasts, with Environment Canada urging residents to prepare for gusts of up to 100 kilometers per hour beginning Monday.

The strong winds are expected to be the result of a low-pressure system moving from the Gulf of Alaska to central BC, which will then result in westerly winds over BC’s south coast Monday evening.

In Greater Victoria, westerly winds of 70 km/h gusting to 100 are expected near the Strait of Juan De Fuca, while northwesterly winds of 80 km/h gusting to 100 are expected in western Vancouver Island. In both regions, winds will ease by Tuesday morning as winds move further inland.

People on the island’s west and south coasts should be aware of potential hazards, such as power outages and fallen branches, Environment Canada said in its alert. Events with flysheets and awnings should be closely monitored to avoid damage from the gusty winds.

Environment Canada is asking residents to continue to monitor alerts and forecasts and report severe weather [email protected] or tweet with the hashtag #BCStorm.

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