It’s time to batten down the hatches!
Environment Canada has issued a Wind Warning for Williams Lake, Quesnel, 100 Mile House, and Cariboo-Chilcotin near Talayoko Lake.
Meteorologist Brian Proctor said the reason for the Warning is due to a very vigorous frontal system that’s going to push across the Cariboo through the late afternoon into the early evening.
“Winds in the area have picked up. Currently (as of 9 am) winds at the airport in Williams Lake are gusting at 56 kilometres per hour and we’re seeing those gusts in most of the region as well at this time. So watch for those winds to increase throughout the day and they’ll hold through of the evening before they start to dissipate.”
Proctor said he expects gusts in the Williams Lake area to reach up to the 80 to 90 kilometre range.
“Areas like Williams Lake tend to be a bit more exposed will see the brunt of those winds compared to areas like Quesnel. But in general terms a very breezy afternoon, early evening, across much of the Cariboo.”
He noted that these particular frontal systems usually lose a lot of their energy by the time they reach the Interior.
“The fact that this one is pushing right across the Cariboo is a bit more rare but it’s not A-typical. This is the time of year that we see them develop on the BC Coast then moving across the Province.”
Environment Canada’s Wind Warning stated high winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches, and motorists in high profile vehicles may expect hazardous driving conditions on highways due to strong cross winds.
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