Windstorm

A wind warning is in effect for Greater Victoria Thursday afternoon. (Black Press Media file photo)

Strong winds predicted for Greater Victoria

Environment Canada issues warning for Thursday afternoon

 

A wind warning is in effect for Greater Victoria from Jan. 12 through Jan. 13. (Black Press Media file photo)

Winds up to 70 km/h expected across Greater Victoria

Winds to ease early Wednesday afternoon, Environment Canada says

 

Windy weather is expected to hit B.C.’s south coast Friday morning. (Black Press Media file photo)

Vigorous windy weather expected across Greater Victoria Friday

Winds up to 70 km/h anticipated for southern Vancouver Island

 

On Monday morning (Nov. 30) a tree fell during a windstorm at the Sand Pebbles Inn, damaging a canopy and crushing a vehicle. (Valerie Baker photo)

Tree tumbles during heavy winds, crushes car at inn in Qualicum Beach

‘It sounded just like an earthquake’

On Monday morning (Nov. 30) a tree fell during a windstorm at the Sand Pebbles Inn, damaging a canopy and crushing a vehicle. (Valerie Baker photo)
Classes are cancelled at Royal Bay Secondary School and other schools Nov. 30 due to power outages. (Black Press Media file photo)

Classes cancelled across the West Shore, Sooke due to power outages

Students can be picked up but facilities remain open

Classes are cancelled at Royal Bay Secondary School and other schools Nov. 30 due to power outages. (Black Press Media file photo)
A wind warning is in effect for Greater Victoria Monday morning. (Black Press Media file photo)

Strong wind whips Greater Victoria

Winds predicted to subside by Monday afternoon

A wind warning is in effect for Greater Victoria Monday morning. (Black Press Media file photo)
BC Hydro is reporting several outages in Sooke Monday morning. (BC Hydro/Facebook)

More than 3,000 Sooke properties without power Monday morning

Outages under investigation by BC Hydro

BC Hydro is reporting several outages in Sooke Monday morning. (BC Hydro/Facebook)
Gusty winds are expected to hit Victoria Monday afternoon. (Nina Grossman/News Staff)

Winds upwards of 70 km/h expected for Greater Victoria

Gusty outflow winds expected to hit B.C. after weather change in the prairies

Gusty winds are expected to hit Victoria Monday afternoon. (Nina Grossman/News Staff)
Saanich emergency crews closed a stretch of Mann Avenue near Savoy Place after a large tree fell into nearby power lines. (Devon Bidal/News Staff)

Mann Avenue closed after large tree falls on power lines

Traffic is impacted in the area

Saanich emergency crews closed a stretch of Mann Avenue near Savoy Place after a large tree fell into nearby power lines. (Devon Bidal/News Staff)
Strong winds are expected to continue to hit the South Island through Saturday. (Black Press Media file photo)

Strong winds hit South Island leaving almost 6,000 without power

More gusts up to 90 km/hr can be expected through Saturday, Environment Canada says

Strong winds are expected to continue to hit the South Island through Saturday. (Black Press Media file photo)
High winds are causing delays across Vancouver Island. (Keili Bartlett/News Staff)

High winds cause transportation delays across Vancouver Island

Ferries, flights cancelled due to 100 km/h winds

High winds are causing delays across Vancouver Island. (Keili Bartlett/News Staff)