'It's going to be a long-duration wind event': Bomb cyclone could impact Metro Vancouver for 24 hours
A significant wind storm is expected to arrive in southern B.C. this afternoon, Nov. 19, bringing wind speeds of 90 km/h to the Salish Sea and gusts of up to 70 km/h to much of Metro Vancouver. And it's going to be a long one.
Parts of B.C.'s coast brace for hurricane force winds as 'bomb cyclone' approaches
Environment Canada is warning that most of Vancouver Island and parts of the South Coast will experience heavy rain and powerful winds. As Belle Puri reports, the storm is expected to bring hurricane-force gusts to some areas.
First signs of 'bomb cyclone' impact as winds pick up along Vancouver Island coast
Wind warnings issued Monday evening cover the entirety of B.C.'s coast. Environment Canada says easterly wind speeds of 90 km/h, gusting up to 120 km/h, will develop starting Tuesday afternoon in coastal areas.
‘Bomb cyclone’ conditions could bring serious winds to B.C. coast
Such storms are caused by a rapid drop in atmospheric pressure at the centre of a storm system that results in heavy rain and high winds. MacDonald says in a social media post that B.C. coastal inlets could see “hurricane force” winds of more than 118 km/h and create waves up to nine metres off Washington and Oregon.
Bomb cyclone, high winds aim for B.C. by Tuesday
A rapidly intensifying storm will threaten some hazardous conditions across B.C. through the first half of the week
Evening ferry cancellations rolling in as bomb cyclone looms off BC coast
With the upcoming storm in the forecast for Vancouver and Victoria, BC Ferries is already pulling sailings due to potential safety impacts.
'Bomb cyclone' set to bring strong winds to B.C.'s coast
A special weather statement is in effect for much of B.C.'s coast as forecasters say winds approaching hurricane force are expected to hit the region Tuesday evening — a sudden pressure drop they're calling a "bomb cyclone.
Coastal B.C. urged to brace for strong winds as ‘bomb cyclone’ develops offshore
A powerful low-pressure centre has parked off the coast, and, with its pressure expected to continue falling, is forecast to generate intense easterly winds throughout Tuesday.
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