Weather Warnings Expand to North Coast Regions
Environment Canada announced Saturday that weather warnings for North Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii have been expanded to include heavy rainfall alerts across the North Coast. The agency warned that an intensifying frontal system will impact the B.C. coast today through Sunday morning.
“An intensifying frontal system will impact the B.C. coast today and overnight into Sunday morning,” states Environment Canada.
Strong Winds and Rainfall Alerts
The wind warnings issued Friday night for North Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii remain active, with southeasterly winds reaching 70 to 90 km/h and gusts up to 110 km/h in exposed coastal zones. Gusts began across these areas Saturday morning and are expected to subside by Sunday.
“Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible. Stay away from fallen power lines,” states Environment Canada.
Potential Impacts
- Possible power outages and utility disruptions.
- Travel and service interruptions due to high winds.
- Heavy rainfall warnings for Haida Gwaii and North Coast areas, including Kitimat, Stewart, and Terrace.
Environment Canada expects between 50 and 85 millimetres of rain from Saturday through late Sunday. DriveBC has also urged drivers to exercise extra caution on coastal and northern routes over the next two days.
Author’s Summary
The B.C. coast faces strong winds and heavy rain this weekend, with officials warning of power outages and travel delays from North Vancouver Island to the North Coast.
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