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Wakes Cove Park, BC

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Special Weather Statement in effect for:
  • Southern Gulf Islands

Windy conditions are expected. When: Friday and Friday night. Where: Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast. Remarks: Another fall storm is forecast to impact Vancouver Island and the B.C. south coast on Friday. An area of low pressure will deepen off the Washington coast tonight. This low is forecast to move northwards and approach Vancouver Island on Friday. Southeasterly winds will increase through the day on Friday, with peak wind speeds expected for most areas Friday afternoon and evening. Strong winds will ease Friday night or early Saturday. While this low is not as intense as the major storm that affected the area on Tuesday and Wednesday, and peak wind speeds are forecast to be generally lower, strong winds may still cause damages and disruptions, and slow down clean up efforts. There is some uncertainty on the forecast depth and the track of the low. A track closer to or across Vancouver Island will result in stronger winds. Wind warnings may be issued. -Strong winds may down trees or cause tree limbs to break. -Be prepared for power outages. -Travel delays are possible. -Secure loose outdoor objects. For emergency preparedness tips visit Safety Canada at: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/index-en.aspx Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

Current ConditionsObserved at: Nanaimo Airport

Cloudy

Cloudy

C

Wind:
SW 5 km/h
More details
Temperature:
5.9°C
Pressure:
101.4 kPa
Dew point:
4.7°C
Visibility:
32 km
Humidity:
92%
Date:
Observed at:
Nanaimo Airport

ForecastForecast issued:

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Windy conditions are expected. When: Friday and Friday night. Where: Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast. Remarks: Another fall storm is forecast to impact Vancouver Island and the B.C. south coast on Friday. An area of low pressure will deepen off the Washington coast tonight. This low is forecast to move northwards and approach Vancouver Island on Friday. Southeasterly winds will increase through the day on Friday, with peak wind speeds expected for most areas Friday afternoon and evening. Strong winds will ease Friday night or early Saturday. While this low is not as intense as the major storm that affected the area on Tuesday and Wednesday, and peak wind speeds are forecast to be generally lower, strong winds may still cause damages and disruptions, and slow down clean up efforts. There is some uncertainty on the forecast depth and the track of the low. A track closer to or across Vancouver Island will result in stronger winds. Wind warnings may be issued. -Strong winds may down trees or cause tree limbs to break. -Be prepared for power outages. -Travel delays are possible. -Secure loose outdoor objects. For emergency preparedness tips visit Safety Canada at: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/index-en.aspx Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

In effect for:
  • Southern Gulf Islands

Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Periods of rain
Tonight
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Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening. Periods of rain beginning after midnight. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this evening. Low 6.
Chance of showers
Fri, 22 Nov
11°C
Periods of rain ending in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming southeast 50 gusting to 80 late in the morning. High 11. UV index 1 or low.
Night: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 6.
Chance of showers
Sat, 23 Nov
C
Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 9.
Night: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 6.
Rain
Sun, 24 Nov
C
Rain. High 8.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low plus 3.
A mix of sun and cloud
Mon, 25 Nov
C
A mix of sun and cloud. High 7.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low plus 1.
A mix of sun and cloud
Tue, 26 Nov
C
A mix of sun and cloud. High 7.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low zero.
A mix of sun and cloud
Wed, 27 Nov
C
A mix of sun and cloud. High 7.
Normals:
Max8°C.Min2°C.
Sunrise:
7:35 PST
Sunset:
16:26 PST

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