Environment Canada issues wind warning for Victoria [Video]

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Greater Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands as southeasterly gusts are expected to reach 90 km/h at times.

The weather office says a frontal system is approaching southern Vancouver Island but will weaken as it moves inland around noon.

“Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur,” the warning says. “Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches.”

The high winds prompted the cancellation of two major BC Ferries sailings between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island Wednesday.

The 10 a.m. sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay was cancelled, as was the noon return sailing from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen.

The ferry service says the 2 p.m. departure from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay and the 4 p.m. return sailing from Swartz Bay to …