B.C. Ferries sailings cancelled because of high winds
Credit to Author: Tiffany Crawford| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:13:29 +0000
High winds from a storm whipping across B.C.’s South Coast forced the cancellation of several B.C. Ferries sailings early Friday.
The 6:15 a.m. and 8:25 a.m. sailings on the Queen of Cowichan and the Queen of Oak Bay between Departure Bay in Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay have been cancelled because of adverse weather.
The 6:15 a.m. and 8:05 a.m. sailings between Comox and Powell River have also been cancelled because of the wind.
#ServiceNotice #HorseshoeBay – #DepartureBay #QueenofOakBay has cancelled sailings due to adverse weather. The 6:15am sailing leaving Horseshoe Bay and the 8:25am leaving Departure Bay have been cancelled due to high winds. You can find more info here: https://t.co/RPsfh6OOKH ^js
A wind warning is in effect for Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, the Gulf Islands, and for much of Vancouver Island.
Environment and Climate Change Canada says a strong Pacific storm will bring significant wind to the South Coast Friday night and Saturday morning.
Southeast winds will gradually strengthen throughout Friday, particularly for areas near Haro Strait and the Strait of Georgia.
Late in the evening, the agency says wind gusts could reach 70 km/h in some parts of the region.
Winds should ease by Saturday afternoon.
The agency warns that loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage, and that tree branches may break.
In Metro Vancouver, a rainfall warning is also in effect.
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