Hold onto your hats: Richmond could see winds of up to 70 km/h Friday.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for much of Metro Vancouver, including Richmond.
According to the weather agency, strong southeast winds of 50 km/h to 70 km/h will hit southern sections of Metro Vancouver and western Fraser Valley starting late Friday afternoon.
A deepening low pressure system is approaching the south coast of B.C., according to the statement, and strong winds will affect coastal B.C. from midday until early Saturday morning.
Behind the track of the low, strong northwest winds up to 70 km/h are expected to sweep through the Strait of Georgia, which may affect western sections of Metro Vancouver.
