Hold on to your hat.
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Metro Vancouver as powerful winds gusting up to 90 km/hr are expected in the region Tuesday.
In a special weather statement issued Oct. 13, the federal weather department states that widespread gusty winds are expected over Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Howe Sound.
"A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system is approaching Vancouver Island and will cross the island south of Port Hardy late this morning," reads the statement.
"As the low approaches, winds will rise from the southeast early this morning. Areas of Metro Vancouver near the Strait of Georgia and Bowen Island will see winds of 50 to 70 km/h from the southeast."
As the low moves across Vancouver Island, the winds are expected to abruptly switch from "southeasterly to very strong, gusty southwesterlies late in the morning."
Widespread winds of 60 km/h gusting to 90 km/h are expected across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Howe Sound will see winds shift to southerly inflow 60 km/h gusting to 90 km/h in the morning.
Winds are expected to ease this evening.
Wind warning in effect for:
- Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
- Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
- Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
- Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
- Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta
High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Avoid wooded areas to prevent injury from falling trees or branches. Campers should move to sturdy shelters.
The forecast also calls for periods of rain during the day Tuesday as well as a 30 per cent chance of showers at night.
Wednesday is expected to see a mix of sun and clouds.
