(UPDATE) Environment Canada ends special weather statement for North Peace

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UPDATE January 21st: The special weather statement described in the article below ended at 11:38 p.m. on January 20th. No current alerts are in effect for the Peace River North region.

Original article below:

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — North Peace residents are urged to expect extremely strong winds beginning Monday afternoon.

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the region, saying a trough moving across the area is expected to create strong westerly winds.

“Wind gusts of 80 kilometres per hour can be expected this afternoon and evening,” the statement reads, “with a risk of peak winds reaching 90 kilometres per hour.”

According to the agency, winds that strong could toss loose objects, leading to injury or property damage. The wind could also cause power outages and fallen tree branches.

Temperatures are also expected to rise to nearly zero degrees Celsius as the strong winds develop.

Energeticcity.ca will update this story with new information as it becomes available. Residents are encouraged to monitor the Environment Canada website for updates.