A wind warning is in effect for Greater Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands, east Vancouver Island and west Vancouver Island. File photo.
A wind warning is in effect for parts of Vancouver Island, with gusts of up to 100 km/h expected over the western part of the island.
Environment Canada issued the warning on Saturday for Greater Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands, east Vancouver Island and west Vancouver Island.
According to the weather agency, a Pacific weather system over Vancouver Island will track across the South Coast on Saturday night.
Southeast winds up to 80 km/h are expected to develop early Saturday evening over the Sunshine Coast and East Vancouver Island, then spread to Metro Vancouver, the Gulf Islands and Victoria overnight.
On western Vancouver Island, southern winds up to 100 km/h are expected to develop overnight.
Environment Canada said the winds will ease Sunday morning as the system moves inland. The public is reminded that loose objects can be tossed during high winds and may cause injury and damage.
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