Weather warnings issued as strong winds expected to hammer BC's coast

Strong winds are expected to hammer BC's coast, with gusts up to 110 kilometres per hour for Haida Gwaii, northern Vancouver Island and the central coast.

Environment Canada says the strongest winds are expected late this afternoon and through tomorrow morning.

Wind warnings or special weather statements are also up for the Sunshine Coast, Southern Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island, including Victoria, Howe Sound and most of Metro Vancouver.

The source is an intense but slow moving Pacific front and the weather office warns that the worst of the winds could damage buildings and blow down trees or branches.