Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Greater Victoria. A ridge of high pressure is building in the wake of a passing cold front. Westerly winds of 70 gusting to 90 km/h are expected to develop in Greater Victoria early Wednesday afternoon and will continue into the early evening.
Winds will diminish later in the evening.
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