Strong winds continue to hit parts of Vancouver Island

Strong winds that began hitting parts of Vancouver Island Saturday night are expected to continue Sunday.

West Vancouver Island and Greater Victoria are under a wind warning Sunday. For the west strong northwest winds are blowing at 80 km/h and are gusting to 100 km/h. They will ease tonight as the storm tracks farther inland.

For Greater Victoria, southwest winds are predicted to strengthen to 60 to 90 km/h by the afternoon, but will ease by early Monday morning.

B.C. Ferries has issued a travel advisory, and some Harbour Air flights to Victoria have been cancelled.

Environment Canada warns the winds may cause damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows.

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