Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for some of the most populated areas of Vancouver Island on Thursday.
A wind warning is in effect for Greater Victoria and East Vancouver Island from Nanoose Bay to Campbell River.
Environment Canada says southeasterly winds gusting between 70 km/h to 90 km/h are expected beginning Thursday afternoon.
The weather office says winds will ease slightly Thursday evening but will still be strong into Friday morning.
The weather alert is also in effect for Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gulf Islands.
Environment Canada is warning residents to secure any loose objects that could be tossed in the wind.
“Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible,” said the weather office.
Indeed, BC Ferries says two sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay are at risk of cancellation on Thursday due to the wind – the 3 p.m. departing Tsawwassen and the 5 p.m. departing Swartz Bay.
The latest updates on those sailings can be found on the BC Ferries website.
Areas highlighted in red are under a wind warning, while areas covered in grey are under a coastal flooding statement on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Environment Canada)
Coastal flooding statement
In addition to the wind warning, a coastal flooding statement remains in effect for parts of Vancouver Island on Thursday, after first being issued Tuesday evening.
The special weather statement is in effect for Greater Victoria, the Campbell River area – and the entire north and west coasts of Vancouver Island.
A coastal flooding statement means that possible flooding near the coast is possible due to storm surges coinciding with high tide.
“Elevated ocean water levels accompanied by significant winds and waves are expected, possibly exceeding highest astronomical tide,” said Environment Canada in its weather statement Thursday.
“Minor coastal flooding is likely along exposed shorelines, especially in the low-lying areas,” added the weather office. “Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to flooding and/or debris, such as driftwood and rocks.”
Environment Canada adds that the coastal erosion is possible due to the storm, such as in estuaries, beaches, tidal flats or barrier islands.
The latest updates on weather alerts can be found on the Environment Canada website.
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