Environment Canada has issued a wind warning covering most of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.
Forecasters say strong winds are expected to pick up late Tuesday morning and continue into the afternoon, with southeast gusts between 70 and 90 km/h.
“Southeast winds will sharply rise to 70 km/h gusting to 90 late Tuesday morning as a deep low-pressure system passes over northern Vancouver Island,” said a statement from Environment Canada. “As the low makes landfall on the mainland coast, winds will subside below warning criteria late Tuesday afternoon.”
Environment Canada says power outages are possible and reminds people to keep a safe distance from downed power lines.
