Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for the region due to strong winds that may cause damage.
A low-pressure centre is moving across southern 麻豆传媒映画Island this evening and into the southern interior overnight, the federal weather forecaster notes in a news release.
Ahead of the low, winds are expected to rise up to southerly 50 to 70 km/h over southwestern sections of Metro 麻豆传媒映画this evening and then shift to westerly 50 to 70 km/h as the low tracks to the east of the city.
The strongest winds are expected to be southerly 70 km/h in the Boundary Bay area this evening before switching to westerly 70 km/h over the areas of Metro 麻豆传媒映画adjacent to the Strait of Georgia.
Environment Canada adds that "Damage to buildings, such as roof shingles and windows, may occur."
The forecast also calls for a risk of thunderstorms in the city, too.
The winds are forecast to ease by early Wednesday morning.
The wind warning is in effect for:
- Metro 麻豆传媒映画- central including the City of 麻豆传媒映画Burnaby and New Westminster
- Metro 麻豆传媒映画- North Shore including West 麻豆传媒映画and North Vancouver
- Metro 麻豆传媒映画- southwest including Richmond and Delta
Rainfall Warning
A rainfall warning is also in effect for the Howe Sound, the North Shore, and northeastern Metro Vancouver.
Periods of heavy will continue tonight in the area will an "additional 30 to 40 mm expected through the early overnight period."
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
