Strong winds are causing damage in Fort St. John.
A wind warning of 90 kilometre gusts is in effect for the region, and earlier today damaged the sign at the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
"We have closed down some sidewalks and roads in the area so we can remove the signage before more damage occurs. Please avoid the area if possible," the City of Fort St. John said in a post to Facebook.
The strong southwesterly gusts are expected to carry into the evening, according to Environment Canada.
The weather agency says wind warnings are issued "when there is a significant risk of damaging winds," and cautions residents that loose objects tossed by the winds could cause injury or damage.
7 Day Forecast
Today
6 °C
A mix of sun and cloud. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 90. High 6. UV index 1 or low.
Tonight
-3 °C
Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 3.
Tuesday
1 °C
Clearing early in the morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light in the morning. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 9 in the morning. UV index 1 or low.
Tuesday night
-11 °C
Cloudy periods. Low minus 11.
Wednesday
0 °C
Sunny. Windy. High zero.
Wednesday night
-7 °C
Clear. Low minus 7.
Thursday
-1 °C
Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High minus 1.
Thursday night
-3 °C
Cloudy periods. Low minus 3.
Friday
3 °C
Sunny. High plus 3.
Friday night
-9 °C
Cloudy periods. Low minus 9.
Saturday
-2 °C
A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 2.
Saturday night
-8 °C
Cloudy periods. Low minus 8.
Sunday
2 °C
A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 2.
