Winds gusting up to 90km/h expected overnight Friday into Saturday morning
Up to 180 millimetres expected by noon, according to Environment Canada
Affected routes include Powell River/Comox, Texada Island, Quadra Island to Cortes Island
11 p.m. sailing from Swartz Bay added
These winds may cause damage to exposed coastal sections
No injuries reported by RV resort staff as March’s heaviest winds keep BC Hydro hopping on the Island
Winds up to 70 km/h anticipated for southern Vancouver Island
‘It sounded just like an earthquake’
Winds predicted to subside by Monday afternoon
The incident took place at the Mountain View Mobile Home Park on the Alberni Highway
Vancouver Island police remind drivers to take extra care in stormy weather
Gusts ready to hit the communities at 120 km/h as Wednesday evening falls
“I saw the forecast and went to bed well before midnight on New Year’s Eve to be up early.”
