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As of 6 p.m. Tuesday evening, over 3,000 customers in Qualicum Beach just northwest of Parksville lost power; over 2,400 customers in Tofino were without power; over 3,000 customers in Port Alberni have no electricity; and several thousands in greater Victoria currently lack power. On Vancouver Island alone, as of 6 p.m., over 77,000 customers were without power.
Environment Canada posted a special weather statement saying the storm will develop off the coast of Vancouver Island on Tuesday, bringing high winds and heavy rain to some areas starting in the afternoon. It said the weather system may cause downed trees, travel delays and power outages, adding that peak winds are expected for most areas Tuesday night, though the severe weather is likely to continue into Wednesday.
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