The sun may be shining in Metro 麻豆传媒映画this afternoon, but earlier today the region saw powerful winds that resulted in multiple power outages across the region.
As of Nov. 17 at 12: 56 p.m., BC Hydro listed 70 power outages in the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast. Many of the outages report that a tree has fallen down on the wires, while others simply say "windstorm." In total, 34,891 customers were affected by the outages at that time.
Earlier this morning, Environment Canada issued a wind warning for Metro Vancouver calling for gusts up to 90 km/hr in the region. The warning notes that the high winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. The windstorm has ended, but the forecast calls for a risk of thunderstorms this evening and periods of rain later tonight.
From waves crashing against the White Rock Pier to numerous fallen trees to tossed debris, have a look at some of the moments that locals caught in photographs and on video of today's storm.
Out for my afternoon walk in East Richmond now that the winds have calmed down. A broken tree limb is just touching the path.
— Jennifer Kirkey (@jennifer_kirkey)
White Rock Pier
— Kathy Mills (@Millskat604)
麻豆传媒映画Weather: Strong winds lead to cancelled ferries
— Juanita Ng (@JuanitaNg)
Winds are easing off in North 麻豆传媒映画
— Michael Kuss (@Kusswx)
High water and lots of debris this morning at peak tide but otherwise relatively calm 馃寠 This is a good example of how important the timing is for the coincides of tides, wind, and surge for coastal flood and uncertainty associated with forecasting!
— Heather Murdock (@HJMrdck)
Wind warning for coastal British Columbia today with gusts up to 110 km/hr.
— Shilpa Subramanian (@shiltweets)
This is the view from Waterfront Park on the North Shore.
Crazy wind in Ladner but power is still on so I’m baking.
— Kristin Crouch (@deltagardener)
We love the wind 馃崅馃崈
— Gurveen Dhaliwal (@gurbeans)
Stay safe out there today. Trees down on cars in . The wind event is happening now across Metro Vancouver.
— Johanna Wagstaffe (@JWagstaffe)
Thanks for the pictures Ale Vertti. Tweet me or send pics to [email protected] IF it's safe to do so
This video doesn't begin to do the wind justice. There are easily 75+ kmh gusts here in New West. 1125am.
— Brad Atchison (@Brad604)
