Environment Canada calls for a second bout of powerful winds Saturday morning in Vancouver after a windstorm wreaked havoc in the Lower Mainland Friday.
The department issued a wind warning for parts of Metro Vancouver early this morning, noting that, "Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring." However, the winds were expected to drop below warning criteria by the afternoon.
As a result of the windstorm, thousands of people were without power. In fact, according to BC Hydro's outage list, a whopping 12,305 customers in the Lower Mainland and along the Sunshine Coast were without power by the early afternoon.
Now, Environment Canada calls for strong northwesterly winds to move into the region on Saturday.
The department notes that, "Strong southerly winds near Tsawwassen and Boundary Bay have begun to ease but are expected to remain blustery through tonight."
Following this, a low pressure centre just north of Vancouver Island will move toward Washington State on Saturday. Following the Saturday morning low, very strong northwesterly winds are expected to develop over the Strait of Georgia.
Areas of Metro Vancouver, Richmond, Delta and Tsawwassen can expect winds of 90 km/h nearer the water and winds of 50 km/h gusting to 70 further inland beginning late Saturday morning.However, winds should ease late in the afternoon.
Wind warning in effect for:
- Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
- Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta
Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur due to the windstorm. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.
