BRITISH COLUMBIA
The Weather Network has issued a news article confirming the following – “A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported in British Columbia’s South Coast early Thursday morning, with the epicentre located about 18 km northeast of Victoria. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake had a depth of 52 km. No tsunami warnings were issued, and there was no threat of a tsunami from this earthquake.”
Wind Warning continues for the following regions:
- Central Coast – coastal sections
- Central Coast – inland sections
- East Vancouver Island – Courtenay to Campbell River
- Haida Gwaii
- North Vancouver Island
- Sunshine Coast – Saltery Bay to Powell River
Environment Canada has issued the following statement – “Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring. An intense low pressure system (the remnants of Typhoon Pulasan) will bring strong winds to the BC Coast today. Maximum winds: 90 km/h gusting to 120 km/h. A deep low pressure system will cross the BC offshore waters on today, reaching the coast overnight and then proceeding to track inland during the day on Friday. Very strong, gusty southeasterly winds will develop before this afternoon and continue into the evening. To the south of the low, from about midnight to early Friday, there will also be a period of intense westerly winds. Winds will diminish through the day on Friday as the low moves away from the region. Gusty winds can damage soft shelters, tents and awnings at outdoor events. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches. Utility outages may occur.”
