BC Ferries warns of possible cancellations due to wind

BC Ferries is warning travellers of two potential sailing cancellations in the Vancouver Island region on Thursday evening.

BC Ferries is warning travellers of two potential sailing cancellations in the Vancouver Island region on Thursday evening.

With strong winds in the forecast, BC Ferries says the 7:10 p.m. ferry departing from Comox, B.C., and the 8:45 p.m. ferry departing from Powell River, B.C., may be cancelled due to weather.

"We are currently monitoring the weather conditions and additional updates will be provided via Service Notices as they become available," said BC Ferries in a notice on Thursday morning.

"The safety of our passengers and crew is of primary importance to us. We apologize for any inconvenience as a result of these cancellations."

Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for most regions of Vancouver Island and the southern Gulf Islands on Thursday.

The strong winds are expected to kick up Thursday afternoon and last through the evening before easing late overnight.

In East Vancouver Island, where Comox is located, winds are expected to reach to 70 km/h to 90 km/h late Thursday afternoon, particularly in areas near the Haro Strait and Strait of Georgia.