IssuedNovember 11th at 6:07 am Expected to endNovember 11th at 2:15 pm
Damaging winds are occurring.
Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River, Sunshine Coast - Saltery Bay to Powell River.
When: Now until midday Wednesday.
What: Southeast winds 70 gusting to 90 km/h.
Remarks: A very robust frontal system is bringing strong winds to the South Coast. Strong southeasterly winds will persist through this morning before easing below warning criteria near midday today.
Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.
Secure loose objects. Be prepared to adapt your driving for changing conditions.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.
Environment Canada · WARNINGRainfall Warning
Inland Vancouver Island
ORANGE
IssuedNovember 11th at 5:01 am Expected to endNovember 12th at 12:00 pm
Very heavy rain is occurring.
Where: West and Inland Vancouver Island.
When: Now through Thursday morning.
What: 150 to 200 mm of rain, possibly exceeding 250 mm locally.
Remarks: A very robust frontal system continues impacting Vancouver Island. Heavy rain, with hourly rates up to 10 to 15 mm, will persist through this afternoon.
Precipitation rates will ease tonight but periods of rain will continue through Thursday. Another weather system will approach the island on Friday.
Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.
Stay away from rivers, creeks and culverts.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.
Environment Canada · WARNINGRainfall Warning
West Vancouver Island
ORANGE
IssuedNovember 11th at 5:01 am Expected to endNovember 12th at 12:00 pm
Very heavy rain is occurring.
Where: West and Inland Vancouver Island.
When: Now through Thursday morning.
What: 150 to 200 mm of rain, possibly exceeding 250 mm locally.
Remarks: A very robust frontal system continues impacting Vancouver Island. Heavy rain, with hourly rates up to 10 to 15 mm, will persist through this afternoon.
Precipitation rates will ease tonight but periods of rain will continue through Thursday. Another weather system will approach the island on Friday.
Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.
Stay away from rivers, creeks and culverts.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.
Environment Canada · WARNINGWind Warning
Greater Victoria
YELLOW
IssuedNovember 11th at 5:08 am Expected to endNovember 11th at 5:45 pm
Strong gusty winds persist through this afternoon
Where: Near Haro Strait.
What: Southeasterly winds gusting to 90 km/h.
Additional information:
Strong southeasterly winds gusting to 90 km/h will continue near Haro Strait as a robust frontal system remains over the South Coast. The winds will ease below warning criteria this afternoon.
Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.
Secure loose objects.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.
IssuedNovember 11th at 6:07 am Expected to endNovember 11th at 2:15 pm
Damaging winds are occurring.
Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River, Sunshine Coast - Saltery Bay to Powell River.
When: Now until midday Wednesday.
What: Southeast winds 70 gusting to 90 km/h.
Remarks: A very robust frontal system is bringing strong winds to the South Coast. Strong southeasterly winds will persist through this morning before easing below warning criteria near midday today.
Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.
Secure loose objects. Be prepared to adapt your driving for changing conditions.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.
IssuedNovember 11th at 5:03 am Expected to endNovember 12th at 5:15 am
Heavy rain is occurring.
Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River, Sunshine Coast.
When: Now to tonight.
What: 50 to 100 mm of rain.
Remarks: A very robust frontal system is bringing rain to the South Coast. Rain, heavy at times, will persist through this evening. The highest rainfall amounts are forecast for the communities between Qualicum Beach and Courtenay, with possible spillover to Powell River.
While rainfall rates ease this evening, periods of light to moderate rain may continue overnight and Thursday, further adding to total rainfall amounts.
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.
Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.
IssuedNovember 11th at 5:03 am Expected to endNovember 12th at 5:15 am
Heavy rain is occurring.
Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River, Sunshine Coast.
When: Now to tonight.
What: 50 to 100 mm of rain.
Remarks: A very robust frontal system is bringing rain to the South Coast. Rain, heavy at times, will persist through this evening. The highest rainfall amounts are forecast for the communities between Qualicum Beach and Courtenay, with possible spillover to Powell River.
While rainfall rates ease this evening, periods of light to moderate rain may continue overnight and Thursday, further adding to total rainfall amounts.
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.
Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.
Environment Canada · WARNINGRainfall Warning
North Vancouver Island
YELLOW
IssuedNovember 11th at 5:24 am Expected to endNovember 11th at 8:00 pm
Heavy rain is expected.
What: Rainfall approaching or exceeding 100 mm
Where: Areas in the vicinity of Quatsino, Port Alice and Woss.
When: Now until this evening.
Remarks: An approaching frontal system will bring continue to give heavy rain to the western sections of the region today. After a series of storms that have impacted the region, the ground is saturated which increases the likelihood of impacts.
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Parks and forests will likely sustain some damage. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.
Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.
