Wind warning issued for Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley
Credit to Author: Scott Brown| Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 01:33:13 +0000
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a wind warning for parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
The weather agency says strong northeasterly outflow winds with gusts up to 90 km/h will develop early Wednesday morning for the western and central Fraser Valley as well as southeast sections of Metro Vancouver including Surrey and Langley.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
“Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage,” the ECCC alert said.
The wind is expected to let up until Wednesday evening.
Meanwhile, a special weather statement calling for cold and blustery conditions remains in effect for Metro Vancouver.
Temperatures are expected to dip below the freezing mark — with wind-chill values expected in the minus-five to minus-10 C range — along the south coast on Wednesday.
The cold snap is expected to continue for several days.