Environment Canada issues wind warning for Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Metro Vancouver on Tuesday.

The warning is in effect for the following areas:

• Metro Vancouver – central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
• Metro Vancouver – North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
• Metro Vancouver – northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
• Metro Vancouver – southeast including Surrey and Langley
• Metro Vancouver – southwest including Richmond and Delta

“Widespread gusty winds are expected over Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Howe Sound today,” states Environment Canada.

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Areas of Metro Vancouver are expected to see gusts up to 70 km/h this morning.

“As the low crosses Vancouver Island, winds will abruptly switch from southeasterly to very strong, gusty southwesterlies late in the morning. Widespread winds of 60 km/h gusting to 90 km/h are expected across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.”

Winds are expected to subside this evening.