Strong winds are forecast for Saturday afternoon and evening as a special weather alert. If you have a campfire permit for May, please be extra cautious with your sparks and embers and keep a close watch at all times.
Thank you!
TIVFD
Special weather statement in effect for:
East Vancouver Island
A strong cold front will swing through the south coast of British Columbia late Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. Strong west and northwest winds will develop as the cold front moves through.
In coastal regions near Georgia Strait strong winds of 40 to 60 km/h will develop early in the evening on Saturday. These regions include:
Vancouver
Bowen Island
Southern Gulf Islands
East Vancouver Island
In addition, the temperatures around the south coast on Sunday following the passage of the cold front will be 5 to 10 degrees cooler than the temperatures on Saturday.