A tree uprooted at 1450 Springhill Drive in Sahali. (Image Credit: CFJC Today / James Peters)

By James Peters

Wind Storm

Wind storm wreaks havoc in Kamloops Friday

Aug 23, 2024 | 6:46 PM

KAMLOOPS — UPDATE (7:35 p.m.): Kamloops Airport says its operations are continuing as normal on backup power.

At least one flight has been cancelled — a 6:20 p.m. Air Canada departure to Vancouver.

In addition to Kamloops, BC Hydro is also reporting power outages in Salmon Arm, Chase and Clearwater.

EARLIER: A wind storm ripped through Kamloops early Friday evening (Aug. 23), leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

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Trees were uprooted all over the city, blocking traffic and damaging property.

Meantime, BC Hydro reports an outage affecting nearly 1,300 customers in Brocklehurst.

There are reports of construction materials flying off Royal Inland Hospital.

More to come.

Tree down on Springhill Drive. (Image Credit: CFJC Today / James Peters)