Environment Canada calls for strong winds gusting up to 90 km/h in Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»today.
In a special weather statement, the federal weather department states that a rapidly deepening area of low-pressure passing passed north of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Island this morning while a fast-moving cold crossed the south coast.
"In advance of the cold front, strong sustained southeasterly winds are expected for coastal areas in proximity to the Strait of Georgia and Haro Strait," explains the statement.
"As the front races across the area, widespread and powerful gusty southerly winds will occur. Gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible."
While winds are expected to ease considerably following the passage of the cold front, they will remain gusty into this afternoon.
The wind warning is in effect for:
- Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»- central including the City of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Burnaby and New Westminster
- Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»- North Shore including West Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»and North Vancouver
- Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»- northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
- Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»- southeast including Surrey and Langley
- Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»- southwest including Richmond and Delta
High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.
BC Hydro has tweeted numerous times, noting that the region is seeing the impacts of the B.C. storm. The company adds that "High wind and rain can cause trees and branches to knock down power lines and damage poles. If you see a downed or damaged power line or pole, stay back 10 metres and dial 9-1-1"
