A wind warning is in effect starting Friday, Oct. 25., that may cause tree branches to break; power outages are possible. 

Environment and Climate Change Canada says strong winds are expected to hit Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands and East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River, heading into the weekend. 

The strongest winds will begin near midnight and end by early Saturday morning with peak wind gusts of 90 km/h expected over exposed coastal locations. 

The national weather agency says a frontal system caused by the clash of opposing warm and cold air masses will move across the South Coast tonight and bring a period of brief, but strong, gusty winds to the region.

Metro Vancouver should see the strongest winds over areas near Boundary Bay. 

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.