A has been issued for Howe Sound.
Environment Canada is warning residents about the potential for unusually strong winds Monday overnight into Tuesday morning.
"Strong southeast winds of 50 to 70 km/h except for exposed coastal sections of western Vancouver Island — winds will veer to west 70 to 90 km/h," the weather alert states.
There remains some uncertainty as to the exact strength of these winds, but expect "blustery," Environment Canada says.
Tornado watch issued for: A waterspout was spotted west of Vancouver International Airport and is moving north towards West Vancouver and the mouth of Howe Sound including Bowen Island.
— Jason Ross (@Squamishweather)
For a brief time, a tornado watch was issued for Howe Sound and Metro Vancouver on Saturday, as there was a potential for funnel clouds.
That alert had passed by dinner-time.
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