There is a Wind Warning in effect today for East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River and the Sunshine Coast.

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

An intense low pressure system will bring strong winds to the BC Coast on Thursday.

• Peak winds: 70 gusting to 90 km/h.
• Locations: Sunshine Coast - Saltery Bay to Powell River, East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River.

Thursday afternoon to Thursday evening a deep low pressure system will cross the BC offshore waters, reaching the coast overnight and then proceeding to track inland during the day on Friday.

Very strong, gusty southeasterly winds will develop on Thursday afternoon and continue into the evening. Winds will weaken as the low passes near midnight.

Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.

High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.