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Environment Canada expecting wind speeds to reach 80 km/h in the Greater Victoria area later this afternoon.
Residents in the Greater Victoria area can expect strong wind gusts late this afternoon.
According to a special weather statement issued by Environment Canada, a strong cold front will sweep across the south coast this afternoon, bringing strong gusty winds with it.
Enivornment Canada says winds will rise to southeast 30 to 60 km/h late this morning or early this afternoon then shift to southwesterly 40 to 60 km/h gusting up to 80 km/h late this afternoon as the front passes.
Winds will ease early this evening, according to Environment Canada.
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