Skip to content

High winds up to 90 km/h battering Greater Victoria

Gust could cause damage across the region
32444673_web1_230417-GNG-WindWarning-justin_1
Waves rage Monday (April 17) morning at the Esquimalt Lagoon in Colwood. Environment Canada issued an official wind warning shortly before 10:30 a.m. with winds expected to abate by late afternoon. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

A blustery morning yielded an official wind warning for Greater Victoria mid-Monday (April 17).

Environment Canada issued a warning of brief strong winds – 70 km/h gusting to 90 – that could cause damage.

The frontal system moving through Vancouver Island is expected to weaken by the afternoon.

READ ALSO: Network of major Greater Victoria buildings charting the path to zero emissions


@van_reeuwyk
christine.vanreeuwyk@blackpress.ca

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.



About the Author: Goldstream News Gazette Staff

Read more