Windstorm could leave thousands without power overnight
Posted February 9, 2019 7:59 am.
Last Updated February 9, 2019 8:41 pm.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Thousands on the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are still without power after strong gusting winds sparked power outages across the region
BC Hydro crews have been working since early Saturday morning to restore power. Outage maps show around just under 30,000 still in the dark, while around 70,000 customers were without power at the peak of the storm.
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Environment Canada has put wind warnings in place for Surrey, Langley and Abbotsford, with gusts going up to 90 km per hour into the evening. It warned that buildings could be damaged, and loose objects could be tossed by the wind.
There’s also a weather statement in effect for most cities in Metro Vancouver, and snow is a possibility.
Wind is causing problems on the water as well. A vessel off the coast of Deep Cove was in distress last night and had to be towed to shore by a Search and Rescue team, and boats were being battered by the wind and waves at Horseshoe Bay.
BC Hydro is posting outage updates to Twitter. Listen to NEWS 1130 for up-to-the-minute updates on repairs.
