Wind warning issued for parts of Vancouver Island forecasting speeds up to 100 km/h

Wind warning issued for parts of Vancouver Island forecasting speeds up to 100 km/h
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A wind warning has been issued for parts of Vancouver Island as a front heads for the south coast Monday night.

East and West Vancouver Island along with Greater Victoria and the Southern Gulf Islands may see winds reach 80 km/h this evening.

North Vancouver Island could speeds reaching 100 km/h.

Conditions are expected to ease overnight as the front moves southward out of the region.

Environment Canada says loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.

They also advise the public to adjust their driving with changing road conditions due to the high winds.

More details can be found here

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