Apr 6, 2026 2:17 PM - Connect Newsroom - Ramandeep Kaur with files from The Canadian Press

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of strong winds across British Columbia’s then coast beginning Monday afternoon.
According to the federal weather agency, gusts of up to 70 km/h are expected to develop late Monday as a cold front moves across the South Coast. The winds are forecast to continue into Tuesday morning.
The statement applies to several , including Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria, eastern Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands. Environment Canada says the system will bring “strong and gusty” westerly winds in the wake of what it describes as a vigorous .
The agency warns the conditions could toss loose outdoor objects and cause tree branches to break. It also says there is a risk of localized power outages and disruptions to transportation and other services.



