Windstorm Alert: South Coast Braces for Monday

0:00It's April 6th. This is Vancouver News today, driven by AI. Environment Canada dropped a special weather statement for Windstorm hitting the South Coast on Monday, April 6th. Expect a mix of sun and clouds in the morning, but winds wrapping up hard in the afternoon with gusts up to 70 kilometers per hour from a strong, cold front. This comes right after a sweet Easter long weekend with clearing skies and temps soaring a degree Celsius above average, around 15 Celsius on. The coast and 19 to 20 inland, travelers heads up. Those gusts cannot down branches, topple trees and scatter loose stuff, leading to power outages and service disruptions. BC Ferries is already dealing with mechanical issues and cancellations, so check their site for Vancouver Island routes before you head out. When should start easing by Tuesday morning, and temperatures will climb back up through the rest of the week after a brief cool down from the storm. Keep an eye on updates from BC Ferries and your local power company to dodge any headaches.

1:01Stay safe out there as spring weather keeps us guessing.