Wind warning issued for North Peace and southern Fort Nelson regions

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — North Peace and Fort Nelson residents are being urged by Environment Canada to expect and prepare for strong winds.

The agency has issued a wind warning for the North Peace region as well as the southernmost part of the Fort Nelson area, saying a Pacific storm is making its way through northern B.C.

The storm is reportedly expected to bring gusty winds of up to 90 kilometres per hour, which can damage soft outdoor shelters like tents, cause temporary utility outages and make driving dangerous due to cross-winds.

Residents are urged to stay indoors if possible and to drive very carefully if they do have to go out.

The warning came into effect on Monday, September 22nd, with the strong winds expected to start late in the afternoon and continue until roughly midnight.

Fort St. John’s hourly forecast indicates winds up to 90 kilometres per hour are expected to end by roughly 10 p.m.

Energeticcity.ca will update this story with new information as it becomes available.