Special Weather Statement - Issued for:
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:10PM East Vancouver Island - Duncan to Nanaimo, B.C. (081310)
Metro Vancouver, B.C. (082512-082513-082600-082711-082713-082714)
Strong and gusty westerly winds.
What:
- Wind gusts up to 70 km/h.
When:
- Late Monday afternoon to late Tuesday morning.
Impacts:
- Strong wind gusts may toss loose objects and break tree branches.
- Local utility outages are possible.
- Disruptions to services and travel are possible.
Additional information:
A vigorous cold front will cross the South Coast on Monday. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 70 km/h will develop in the wake of the front. The winds will ease late Tuesday morning.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
Keith Rush