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Wind

E Issued by Environment Canada ⏳ In force until Sun 25 Oct, 23:17 📍 Howe Sound (approximate) 🕑 8 h ago
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Damaging winds are expected. What: Northerly winds 70 km/h gusting to 90. When: This morning. Where: Southern sections of Howe Sound including Bowen Island. Remarks: The combination of a low tracking southward west of Vancouver Island and a ridge of high pressure over the B.C. interior will create strong outflow winds through Howe Sound. Northerly winds 70 km/h gusting to 90 will develop early th…

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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
Eventwind
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaHowe Sound
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-25T11:47:52-00:00
Effective2026-10-25T11:47:52-00:00
Onset2026-10-25T11:43:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-25T20:17:52-00:00

📋 Official instructions

Secure loose objects. Be prepared to adapt your driving for changing conditions.

📄 Message details

Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.4057566961.2026
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. Be prepared to adapt your driving for changing conditions.
  • 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: Northerly winds 70 km/h gusting to 90.
  • When: This morning.
  • Where: Southern sections of Howe Sound including Bowen Island.
  • Remarks: The combination of a low tracking southward west of Vancouver Island and a ridge of high pressure over the B.C.
  • interior will create strong outflow winds through Howe Sound.
  • Northerly winds 70 km/h gusting to 90 will develop early th…
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