Environment Canada is warning of a windstorm that could see gusts of up to 100 km/h in parts of the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.
A low-pressure system is expected to hit the west coast of Vancouver Island and Greater Victoria Friday (Dec. 13), and move to the rest of B.C's south coast by Saturday. The windstorm is expected to have gusts between 70 and 100 km/h in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, as well as the Sunshine Coast. The wind is expected to ease by the afternoon.
East Vancouver Island, from Courtenay to Campbell River, also has a rainfall warning in effect. Between 50 and 70 millimetres are expected.
Environment Canada says that on the west coast of the Island, there is the potential threat of coast flooding from high tides.
The weather warning adds there could be damage to buildings, and loose objects could be tossed by the wind, leading to injuries or other damage.
As wind aligns w/ high tides, #coastalflooding is forecast near midday Saturday for W Vancouver Island where #stormsurge & wave run up may rise 1 m above highest tide. Risk of coastal flooding for Victoria (~50 cm). #bcstorm https://t.co/7hORw9itwI pic.twitter.com/l8XB5wEsl5
— ECCC Weather British Columbia (@ECCCWeatherBC) December 13, 2024
