Update: The wind warning has been lifted.
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for east Vancouver Island from Courtenay to Campbell River and Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay.
A strong Pacific low-pressure systemis expected to bring southeasterly winds of up to 70 kilometres an hour along exposed coastal areas this evening and after midnight.
The winds are expected to ease and switch to gusty southwesterlies, continuing through Sunday morning.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds, which may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.
