Wind warning issued for parts of Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning over parts of Metro Vancouver.

In a special alert, the national weather agency said an “intense front” will approach Vancouver Island early Tuesday and cross the Lower Mainland Tuesday night.

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“The front will bring rain and strong winds for most of Tuesday, with the strongest winds expected Tuesday afternoon and evening,” said Environment Canada.

The warning is in effect for:

• Metro Vancouver – southeast including Surrey and Langley
• Metro Vancouver – southwest including Richmond and Delta

“Winds of 70 km/h near exposed coastal areas will develop near noon Tuesday and ease late Tuesday evening,” the agency said.

Winds are expected to ease Tuesday night as the front passes.