Windstorm

Wednesday’s windstorm, Jan. 13, 2021, knocked trees and power lines down blocking Westside Road between Irish Creek Road and Traders Cove. (Tiffany Carmen Genge - Facebook)

Power lines, tree down on Westside Road

Road closed between Irish Creek and Traders Cove

 

A downed tree blocks Foothill Road near the 30th Street SW intersection on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (Jim Elliot-Salmon Arm Observer)

VIDEO: Windstorm knocks out power, downs trees throughout the Shuswap

More than 2,400 BC Hydro customers affected in Salmon Arm alone

 

Crews are working to repair downed lines in downtown Kelowna on Jan. 13, 2021. (Phil McLachlan - Capital News Staff)

Thousands in the dark as windstorm knocks down power lines

BC Hydro and FortisBC crews are working on restoring power to customers

 

Penticton Fire Department is asking that residents be on alert tonight (Aug. 17, 2020) as strong winds and high temperatures could pose a significant wildfire threat. (Andy Bronson / Black Press Media)

Severe wind warning issued in Penticton

Penticton Fire Dept. stresses importance of catching wildfires promptly during high winds

Penticton Fire Department is asking that residents be on alert tonight (Aug. 17, 2020) as strong winds and high temperatures could pose a significant wildfire threat. (Andy Bronson / Black Press Media)
At around 3:45 p.m. Penticton Fire Department started receiving numerous calls regarding power outages, alarms, and lines down. (Phil McLachlan/Western News/File)

UPDATE: Thousands of Penticton, Naramata residents without power

Windstorm causing damage, alarms around South Okanagan

At around 3:45 p.m. Penticton Fire Department started receiving numerous calls regarding power outages, alarms, and lines down. (Phil McLachlan/Western News/File)
The 130-foot tree blocked the alleyway along Fletcher Avenue in Armstrong. (Shirley Hassan)

WATCH: 130-foot tree uprooted in North Okanagan winds

No injuries or property damage reported after giant falls in high winds

The 130-foot tree blocked the alleyway along Fletcher Avenue in Armstrong. (Shirley Hassan)