North Coast - inland sections
4:40 AM PDT Wednesday 14 October 2009
Wind warning for
North Coast - inland sections continued

Northeast outflow winds of 70 to 90 km/h will persist through the mainland valleys and inlets of the north and central coast through the morning.

Southeast winds of 60 to 90 km/h over North Vancouver Island and 50 to 70 km/h along West Vancouver Island early this morning.

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

An intense low pressure centre approaching the British Columbia coast is producing strong outflow winds through the valleys and inlets of the north and central coast. The low will also bring very strong southeast winds to exposed sections of west and North Vancouver Island early this morning.

The strong winds will ease over Vancouver Island later this morning as the low moves northward and out of the region. Strong outflow winds will persist over the north and central coast until Thursday before gradually abating as the low weakens.