special weather statement in effect Strong westerly wind gusts are expected. Where: Boundary, West Kootenay, Kootenay Lake, East Kootenay, Elk Valley and Yoho Park - Kootenay Park. When: Today. Remarks: In the wake of a cold front, strong westerly wind gusts will develop this morning. These strong winds may lead to possible tree damages, local power outages and travel delays. Winds will ease late this afternoon through early this evening as the front tracks eastward. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
