Wind Warning Alerts in effect for White Rock, BC

March 20, 2013 9: 35 pm

Summary

Westerly winds of 100 km/h for West Vancouver Island this evening. Strong southwest winds of 60 to 80 km/h for Greater Victoria the Southern Gulf Islands and Metro Vancouver this evening. This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

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Details

A cold front continues to move across the South Coast spreading strong southwesterly winds this evening. The Southern Gulf Islands Greater Victoria and Metro Vancouver will see wind speeds of 80 km/h while West Vancouver Island may reach 100 km/h. The strong winds will gradually diminish over all south coastal regions late this evening when the cold front moves inland.

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The power was out in White Rock and South Surrey today in various areas. Make sure your alarm clock has a battery backup.

Maybe set your phone alarm if you have to get up early, as the power could go out tonight or early morning.

Filed Under: Delta, North Vancouver, South Surrey, Surrey, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, White Rock

Magnitude 4.9 – VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION

June 26, 2012 10: 30 pm

Earthquake Details
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 09:22:34 PM at epicenter

  • This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
Magnitude 4.9
Date-Time
  • Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 04:22:34 UTC
  • Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 09:22:34 PM at epicenter
  • Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location 49.426°N, 129.186°W
Depth 13.8 km (8.6 miles)
Region VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION
Distances 189 km (117 miles) SW of Port Hardy, Canada
291 km (180 miles) WSW of Campbell River, Canada
304 km (188 miles) W of Courtenay, Canada
319 km (198 miles) W of Port Alberni, Canada
Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 18.1 km (11.2 miles); depth +/- 7.2 km (4.5 miles)
Parameters NST=343, Nph=347, Dmin=158.1 km, Rmss=1.22 sec, Gp=148°,
M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=A
Source
  • Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
    Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event ID usb000arin 

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