Highway Alerts for: Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay
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- Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay
Very windy conditions are expected. When: Tuesday afternoon to late day Wednesday with peak wind speeds expected Tuesday night. Where: Vancouver Island. Remarks: A significant fall storm is set to impact Vancouver Island beginning on Tuesday. An area of low pressure will deepen rapidly some 400 kms west of Vancouver Island on Tuesday. This low is forecast to then curl northwards on Wednesday, remaining offshore through the period. Southeasterly winds will increase through the afternoon on Tuesday, with peak wind speeds expected for most areas on Tuesday night. Strong winds are likely to continue on Wednesday morning but should ease later in the day. East-to-west inland valleys can expect very strong winds as well. Some areas can also expect heavy rain at times during this event, but winds will remain the primary concern. -Strong winds may down trees or cause tree limbs to break. -Be prepared for power outages. -Travel delays will be possible. -Secure loose outdoor objects. For emergency preparedness tips visit Safety Canada at: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/index-en.aspx Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Road conditions are available at drivebc.ca. 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.
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