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What: Moderate to strong gusty winds.

When: Now till late this evening.

Where: – Nicola – Coquihalla Highway – Hope to Merritt – Coquihalla Highway – Merritt to Kamloops – Okanagan Connector – Merritt to Kelowna

Additional information: A strong low pressure system is approaching the B.C. coast and is bringing a prolonged period of southeast winds with gusts ranging from 60-80 km/h to the B.C. Interior and highway passes. Later this afternoon, an incoming cold front will bring a strong push of southwest winds, with gusts potentially reaching 90 km/h. Winds are expected to gradually ease overnight.

Another potentially stronger storm is set to follow on Saturday evening.

High-sided vehicles may be pushed around by strong crosswinds. Parks and forests areas may sustain damage.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.

What: Moderate to strong gusty winds.

When: Now through late this evening.

Where: – Cariboo – Prince George – Stuart – Nechako – 100 Mile House (Including Highway 97) – South Thompson – Fraser Canyon – north including Lillooet – McGregor – South Peace River

Additional information: A strong low pressure system approaching the B.C. coast is bringing a prolonged period of southeast winds with gusts ranging from 60-80 km/h to the B.C. interior. These southeast winds will peak this morning. Winds may ease slightly this afternoon before an incoming cold front will bring a strong push of southwest winds, with gusts potentially reaching 90 km/h between South Thompson and Prince George. In the South Peace River region, strong winds will persist longer, continuing into Saturday morning. The strongest gusts are expected near Dawson Creek overnight.

Another potentially stronger storm is set to follow on Saturday evening.

Local utility outages are possible. Parks and forests may sustain damage. Secure loose objects.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.