Thousands of residents across metro Vancouver were without power last and thousands continue to be without power this morning.
Approx 172k customers have been restored throughout last night's #bcstorm. Work continues on remaining 30k outages. https://t.co/5EWmpjev84
— BC Hydro (@bchydro) May 24, 2017
Winds of up to 70 km/h hit the South Coast yesterday afternoon and late into the evening.
Knocking down trees and hydro poles, crews are feverishly working on cleaning up Mother Nature’s mess.
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Here are your photos and video of the windstorm damage.
Nearly 18k @bchydro customers without power across the Lower Mainland.Strong winds have brought down wires, trees across the region #bcstorm pic.twitter.com/Crx5dmPFd0
— jordanas.eth (@NFTJordana) May 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/image_dj/status/867248696873762816
Heard cracking behind me, this tree split onto Pacific Boulevard #bcstorm #westend #vancouver pic.twitter.com/I5GXvFC9kr
— Vivopolis (@vivopolis) May 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/BobJWerner/status/867222173626187776
HCSM News #Vancouver Weather
Beautiful morning after #bcstorm .Casualty ships @ kits@RasuShrestha @nickisnpdx @TELUSFund
@MayorGregor pic.twitter.com/PrPybNxYDx— HCSM News (@HCSMnews) May 24, 2017
Alain Letargua can't believe what happened to the trees in front of his home. Says he's been worried about these trees for awhile. #BCstorm pic.twitter.com/EfuyE58p3U
— Nafeesa Karim (@nafeesakarim) May 24, 2017
A closer look at the damage caused by 2 toppled chestnut trees in Kits. Wires down, light standard bent, Hydro truck stuck. #BCstorm pic.twitter.com/gK3o3tXcuG
— Nafeesa Karim (@nafeesakarim) May 24, 2017
Evidence of the #BCstorm. Crews on scene at #SunsetBeach where a couple sail boats have come ashore. ⛵️ @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/W9csJrweEy
— Krissy Vann (@KrissyVann) May 24, 2017
#bcstorm bye bye trampoline and fruit trees! #mothernature –#Sicamous pic.twitter.com/oIhrLaWHBc
— WIZ (@BryanWiznuk) May 24, 2017
Just heard a thump. Checked outside. tree down on neighbours' cars. Careful people. Stay indoors. #bcstorm pic.twitter.com/UZpapTj3fX
— Bruce Ito (@itobruce) May 24, 2017
Neighbour's home. Everyone is okay. #bcstorm pic.twitter.com/itCpivsNL3
— Arita (@arquilters2010) May 24, 2017
Pic sent in to @CastanetNews of #Kelowna Yacht Club. #BCStorm pic.twitter.com/IBbaGXMlKz
— dustin godfrey. (@dustbobgod) May 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/gpsmendoza/status/867356818829225984
#Heavywinds & flapping #Canadianflag near #SheratonHotel in #GuildfordSurreyBC. #bcstorm pic.twitter.com/yyRqa1QNOu
— ILOVEGUILDFORD.CA (@iloveguildford) May 24, 2017
Wow, sure is windy! I think there's a #bcstorm brewing! 🌬️#vancouver pic.twitter.com/bbWZAI1HsA
— Susie Lee (@urbansusie) May 24, 2017
#DustStorm at #GarryPointPark #Steveston #RichmondBC. #Runner does the right thing and turns around. pic.twitter.com/m5sSPSL87b
— iPhilFlash (@iPhilFlash) May 24, 2017
The wind storm brought down a tree, 2 utility poles and wires at 144 St & 72 Ave in #SurreyBC @GlobalBC @GlobalBCMorning pic.twitter.com/U0233HpIqD
— Jordan Armstrong (@jarmstrongbc) May 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/Breezecarlaw78/status/867415127015866369
Out here in #newwest lights flicker no outages wind gusts strong #bcstorm thankfully no rain @NEWS1130 @NEWS1130Weather pic.twitter.com/n951di05hz
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