City of Vancouver crews attended to a couple of downed trees that were pummelled by powerful winds this week.
Locals are sharing images of trees that were toppled by strong winds in the city on Wednesday (Sept. 29) night.
Ryan Voutilanien tweeted that the tree fell on a parked car in the West End and commented that the winds were gusting but "weren't particularly strong."
@CityofVancouver crews cleaning up a downed tree in the #WestEnd from last night’s wind. The tree had fallen on a parked car & across Nelson St. The winds while gusty weren’t particularly strong either. #ShareYourWeather #BCstorm #YVRwx #BCwx @50ShadesofVan @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/gQHiNohi13
— Ryan Voutilainen (@RyanVoutilainen) September 30, 2021
Same tree from another angle. The other tree had come down in the last wind event. pic.twitter.com/7uRNTfdn5b
— Ryan Voutilainen (@RyanVoutilainen) September 30, 2021
A rainfall warning was issued on Wednesday morning for the Metro Vancouver region that called for 50 to 70 mm of precipitation as well as wind gusting up to 70 km/h.
The special weather statement was lifted Thursday afternoon.
BC Hydro warns locals to expect 'more fall storm outages'
Wet and windy weather could topple more trees before spring returns next year.
BC Hydro is warning locals to prepare for more power outages this fall and winter due to drought-weakened trees coupled with stormier La Niña weather conditions.
Due to the record-breaking heat over the summer, BC Hydro meteorologists say the accumulation of "dead and weakened trees could be a risk to electrical infrastructure." Additionally, La Niña is expected to usher in wetter and cooler conditions in B.C. this winter. This weather coupled with the dry trees could result in the ‘perfect storm’ for outages."
Find out more how to prepare for the stormy conditions in B.C. and more about what to expect this fall season.
