Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Alyssa Charbonneau said while winds are expected to ease later this afternoon as the low-pressure system weakens and moves out of the region, more wind and rain is coming.
“We’re not out of the woods once this low passes by,” Charbonneau said.
“There is another low-pressure system coming in behind it and that’s going to bring rain and wind to Vancouver Island again tomorrow.
According to Charbonneau, many areas of Vancouver Island have 40 to 60 kilometre an hour winds mentioned in Tuesday’s forecast.
“We will be watching this system for potential wind warnings as it comes closer,” Charbonneau said.
As of Monday afternoon, the Southern Gulf Islands were under a wind warning.
Vancouver Island wind warnings on Nov. 13.
The high winds led to many BC Ferries sailings being cancelled, including some sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen. There were also several power outages across Vancouver Island due to the winds.
“We will expect to see the winds come down and ease for many regions late this afternoon but not die down to completely calm. Tomorrow will be another windy day,” Charbonneau said.
This sailing boat washed ashore in Cadboro Bay on Nov. 13 following high winds. Credit: Tatiana Robertson
This sailing boat washed ashore in Cadboro Bay on Nov. 13 following high winds. Credit: Tatiana Robertson
This sailing boat washed ashore in Cadboro Bay on Nov. 13 following high winds. Credit: Tatiana Robertson
Elsewhere in the United States, winds of up 104 km/h are expected to hit the Puget Sound area from Everett to Tacoma by Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle.
The National Weather Service Seattle has issued a high wind warning for the area.
OPC 18Z #Pacific surface analysis along with 2015Z Geocolor satellite image showing the active #weather in the Eastern Pacific. Note the storm force low (winds ≥ 48 knots) just off the #PacificNorthwest. pic.twitter.com/EwKmsiXtra
— NWS OPC (@NWSOPC) November 13, 2017
Low pressure off the coast moving Northeast to Vancouver island will bring rain and wind to the Pacific Northwest today. pic.twitter.com/dqs6l2ojyH
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) November 13, 2017
Forecast peak wind gusts this afternoon. High wind warning in place for much of Western Wash. Downed trees and power outages are possible. #wawx pic.twitter.com/tpkIFZQLi3
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) November 13, 2017
High winds were seen around Vancouver Island on Nov. 13.
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