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By Kevin Rothwell

70 km gusts

Boaters urged to stay off Okanagan Lake as storm hits

Apr 18, 2021 | 2:55 PM

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Okanagan Valley for this afternoon April 18, with Okanagan Lake being a concern.

The forecasters states that there will be northerly wind gusts of 50 to 70 km/h this afternoon and early evening across Okanagan Lake.

A cold front will move across Okanagan Lake this afternoon bringing strong wind gusts through the Okanagan Valley. Winds will become north 40 to 50 km/h with gusts up to 70 km/h this afternoon as the front moves through the region.

The strongest gusts are expected to be between Peachland and Crescent Beach.

Winds are forecast to ease this evening.

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Recreational boaters should be prepared for strong and gusty winds and exercise caution on the lake. Boats may break free from moorings.

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

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