Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Metro Vancouver. Strong winds, thunderstorms with heavy downpours and gusty winds are expected from late this evening to early Sunday morning.
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The special weather statement is in effect for Metro Vancouver, Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands, Howe Sound, East Vancouver Island, and Sunshine Coast.
There is a risk of strong southerly winds, frequent lightning and heavy downpours. -Strong winds may cause tree branches to break and localized power outages are possible.
“An upper level disturbance moving up the Oregon and Washington coast today will cross the BC south coast later tonight. Strong southerly winds are expected to precede thunderstorm activity late in the evening,” says Environment Canada.
Thunderstorms are expected to follow, bringing periods of heavy showers and the potential for gusty winds after midnight.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.
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