Prince George, B.C. –  High winds  are expected along the Highway 16 Corridor   between  Terrace and Smithers as  a low pressure system builds.

Winds of 70 -90 kms/hr  may be  experienced through that area .  The  wind speeds high enough for Environment Canada to issue a high wind warning.

For Prince George, there is a special weather statement in effect.

Wind gusts  this afternoon  will intensify as  the system moves across northern BC this afternoon. Strong south to southwest winds will gust to 70 or 80 km/h . At these wind speeds, power outages become possible.