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Wind

E Issued by Environment Canada ⏳ In force until Sun 25 Oct, 06:57 📍 North Vancouver Island (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
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Damaging winds are expected. What: Extremely strong southeast winds 90 gusting 110 km/h over exposed coastal sections. When: Beginning this morning and easing this evening. Where: Exposed coastal areas of Northern Vancouver Island. Remarks: A vigorous frontal system will impact Central Coast and Vancouver Island associated with a strong low moving southward through the offshore waters today. The …

📡 CAP alert details

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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyLikely
Eventwind
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaNorth Vancouver Island
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-24T11:57:53-00:00
Effective2026-10-24T11:57:53-00:00
Onset2026-10-24T15:00:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-25T03:57:53-00:00

📋 Official instructions

Secure loose objects.

📄 Message details

Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.1215763002.2026
Message typeUpdate
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice

General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
  • Secure loose objects.
  • Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
  • Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
  • In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.

📰 Story summary

From the report shown in the feed:
  • Damaging winds are expected.
  • What: Extremely strong southeast winds 90 gusting 110 km/h over exposed coastal sections.
  • When: Beginning this morning and easing this evening.
  • Where: Exposed coastal areas of Northern Vancouver Island.
  • Remarks: A vigorous frontal system will impact Central Coast and Vancouver Island associated with a strong low moving southward through the offshore waters today.
  • The …
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