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Wind

E Issued by Environment Canada ⏳ In force until Sun 8 Nov, 06:51 📍 Greater Victoria; Southern Gulf Islands (approximate) 🕑 55 min ago
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Damaging winds are expected. Strong southeasterly winds gusting to 90 km/h developing this evening. Where: Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands. When: This evening. Remarks : Another strong low pressure system is heading towards the South Coast. As the low moves inland, strong southeasterly winds 70 km/h gusting to 90 will develop early this evening, then ease near midnight. Gusty southwesterl…

📡 CAP alert details

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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
❓
CertaintyLikely
Eventwind
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaGreater Victoria; Southern Gulf Islands
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-11-07T11:51:35-00:00
Effective2026-11-07T11:51:35-00:00
Onset2026-11-08T00:03:00-00:00
Expires2026-11-08T03:51:35-00:00

📋 Official instructions

Secure loose objects.

📄 Message details

Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.3811325673.2026
Message typeAlert
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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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.
  • Strong southeasterly winds gusting to 90 km/h developing this evening.
  • Where: Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands.
  • When: This evening.
  • Remarks : Another strong low pressure system is heading towards the South Coast.
  • As the low moves inland, strong southeasterly winds 70 km/h gusting to 90 will develop early this evening, then ease near midnight.
  • Gusty southwesterl…
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