special weather statement in effect Strong westerly wind gusts to 80 km/h are expected. Where: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford, Howe Sound, Inland Vancouver Island near Cowichan Valley, and East Vancouver Island near Duncan. When: Late this evening to early Wednesday morning. Remarks: A vigorous cold front will move across the South Coast tonight. In the wake of the front, strong westerly wind gusts will develop over parts of these regions beginning late this evening. These strong winds may lead to possible tree damage, local power outages and travel delays. Winds will ease but remain gusty early Wednesday morning as the front tracks into the B.C. interior. ### 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.
