Occurred Nov 10, 2026, 11:48:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 11, 2026, 1:04:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 11, 2026, 1:50:16 AM UTC

Strong winds

Wind - East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River

Reported by Environment Canada Weather Alerts, Environment Canada Weather Alerts, Environment Canada Weather Alerts

A strong-wind warning covers the Sunshine Coast from Saltery Bay to Powell River, with southeast winds of 70 km/h and gusts to 90 km/h expected from early evening until midday Wednesday. The source says service and travel disruptions and local utility outages are possible.

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Affected location: Sunshine Coast - Saltery Bay to Powell River

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Nov 10, 2026, 11:48 PM UTC
A strong-wind warning covers East Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, with southeast winds of 70 km/h and gusts up to 90 km/h forecast from early evening through midday Wednesday. Possible utility outages and disruptions to services and travel are noted.
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Nov 10, 2026, 11:48 PM UTC
A strong-wind warning covers the Sunshine Coast from Saltery Bay to Powell River, with southeast winds of 70 km/h and gusts to 90 km/h expected from early evening until midday Wednesday. The source says service and travel disruptions and local utility outages are possible.
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