IssuedNovember 10th at 5:11 am Expected to endNovember 11th at 10:00 am
Strong winds are expected.
Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River, Sunshine Coast - Saltery Bay to Powell River.
When: Late this afternoon until early Wednesday morning.
What: Southeast winds 70 gusting to 90 km/h.
Remarks: A very robust frontal system makes landfall over the South Coast very early this morning. Strong southeasterly winds will develop through the day and will peak at 70 km/h gusting to 90 by late this afternoon. These strong winds will persist through the night before easing early Wednesday morning.
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 10th at 5:07 am Expected to endNovember 12th at 12:00 pm
Very heavy rain is expected.
Where: West and central Vancouver Island.
When: This morning 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 today. Rainfall rates will intensify this afternoon and persist overnight and for much of Wednesday, reaching up to 10 to 15 mm/h, possibly up to 20 mm/h, at times.
Precipitation rates will ease Wednesday afternoon but periods of light to moderate rain continue on Thursday and another weather system approaches 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 10th at 5:07 am Expected to endNovember 12th at 12:00 pm
Very heavy rain is expected.
Where: West and central Vancouver Island.
When: This morning 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 today. Rainfall rates will intensify this afternoon and persist overnight and for much of Wednesday, reaching up to 10 to 15 mm/h, possibly up to 20 mm/h, at times.
Precipitation rates will ease Wednesday afternoon but periods of light to moderate rain continue on Thursday and another weather system approaches 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
North Vancouver Island
YELLOW
IssuedNovember 9th at 5:54 pm Expected to endNovember 10th at 10:00 pm
Damaging winds are expected.
Strong southeasterly winds 90 km/h gusting to 110.
When: Overnight tonight through Tuesday.
Where: Haida Gwaii and North Vancouver Island.
Additional information:
A series of strong storms will bring periods of strong southeast winds in the next couple of days.
Winds are currently easing this evening from the last system.
Another low pressure system is following on its heels, and the winds will once again reach warning criteria overnight. Winds will ease somewhat Tuesday morning but yet another storm will bring strong southeasterly winds by Tuesday afternoon.
Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.
Secure loose objects. Stay away from fallen power lines.
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 10th at 5:11 am Expected to endNovember 11th at 10:00 am
Strong winds are expected.
Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River, Sunshine Coast - Saltery Bay to Powell River.
When: Late this afternoon until early Wednesday morning.
What: Southeast winds 70 gusting to 90 km/h.
Remarks: A very robust frontal system makes landfall over the South Coast very early this morning. Strong southeasterly winds will develop through the day and will peak at 70 km/h gusting to 90 by late this afternoon. These strong winds will persist through the night before easing early Wednesday morning.
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 10th at 5:07 am Expected to endNovember 11th at 2:00 pm
Heavy rain is expected.
Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campell River, Sunshine Coast.
When: Tuesday morning to Wednesday night
What: 50 to 100 mm of rain.
Remarks: A very robust frontal system makes landfall over the South Coast very early this morning. Rainfall rates will intensify this afternoon and will persist tonight and through much of the day on Wednesday. The highest rainfall amounts are forecast for the communities between Qualicum Beach and Courtenay, with possible spillover to Powell River.
While rainfall rates ease late Wednesday, periods of light to moderate rain may continue overnight and Thursday, further adding to total rainfall accumulations.
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 10th at 5:07 am Expected to endNovember 11th at 2:00 pm
Heavy rain is expected.
Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campell River, Sunshine Coast.
When: Tuesday morning to Wednesday night
What: 50 to 100 mm of rain.
Remarks: A very robust frontal system makes landfall over the South Coast very early this morning. Rainfall rates will intensify this afternoon and will persist tonight and through much of the day on Wednesday. The highest rainfall amounts are forecast for the communities between Qualicum Beach and Courtenay, with possible spillover to Powell River.
While rainfall rates ease late Wednesday, periods of light to moderate rain may continue overnight and Thursday, further adding to total rainfall accumulations.
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 10th at 5:11 am Expected to endNovember 11th at 8:00 am
Heavy rain is expected.
What: Rainfall approaching or exceeding 100 mm
Where: Areas in the vicinity of Quatsino, Port Alice and Woss.
When: Showers beginning this morning and developing into heavy rain this afternoon and persisting until Wednesday morning.
Remarks: An approaching frontal system later today will bring up to 100 mm of rainfall to the western sections of the region by Wednesday morning. 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.
