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A wind warning is in effect for northern Vancouver Island.
Environment Canada said southeast winds of 80 to 100 kilometres an hour are expected over north Vancouver Island.
The area is under a wind warning as of 10:48 a.m.
According to the weather agency, an approaching frontal system will move onto the B.C. coast Wednesday night. Ahead of the front, southeast winds of 80 to 100 km/h will develop this evening then ease overnight.
For Haida Gwaii, which is also under a wind warning, strong winds will veer to the southwest overnight before diminishing on Thursday.
High winds can toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.
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