Strong winds predicted as wind warning issued for North Vancouver Island

There could be some blustery conditions on the North Island this afternoon and into tonight.

A wind warning from Environment and Climate Change Canada is predicting winds between 90 and 110 km/h for exposed coastal sections.

Winds are expected to ease overnight. Environment Canada says loose objects may be tossed by the wind, causing injury or damage and potentially power outages.

You are asked to monitor alerts and forecasts as the system moves east.