Vancouver Island
weather alerts

This statement is in effect for parts of the coast due to the following hazard(s):
- Higher than normal water levels

Elevated ocean water levels are expected with enhanced wave activity and strong winds at times.

Hazard: Possible coastal flooding due to storm surge. Water levels will likely exceed highest astronomical tide.

When: Friday and potentially into the weekend. Peak water levels will be observed during 10AM-12PM local time.

Where: Low-lying and exposed coastal sections of the Southern Gulf Islands, Saanich Inlet, Swartz Bay to Cordova Bay, Cordova Bay to East Sooke

Discussion:
A series of Pacific low-pressure systems will move across the region from now into the weekend and coincide with a period of high tides. High tides are likely to surpass predicted levels due to storm surge enhancement. East to Southeasterly winds gusting to 60-80km/h from now into the weekend are expected over exposed coastal sections at times. Moderate to potentially strong winds accompanying these systems can also cause enhanced wave action and swells in some areas.

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.

Damaging winds are expected.

Where: Exposed coastal sections.

When: Tonight.

What: Southeast winds 80 gusting to 100 km/h.

Additional information:
An approaching frontal system will bring strong and gusty southeast winds to the exposed coastal sections of West Vancouver Island. Southeast winds 80 gusting to 100 km/h will develop early this evening and will ease overnight.

Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible. Parks and forests will likely sustain some damage.

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.

Heavy rain is expected.

Where: West and Inland Vancouver Island.

When: From this evening to late Friday afternoon.

What: Rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 mm except possibly exceeding 120 mm locally.

Remarks: A Pacific storm will approach Vancouver Island tonight bringing more rain to these regions. The heavy rain will begin this evening and will ease late Friday afternoon. Rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 mm, possibly exceeding 120 mm locally, are expected by Friday evening.

The highest rainfall amounts are anticipated near Zeballos and Tahsis and over the northern sections of Inland Vancouver Island, including Gold River.

Another weather system will bring more rain this weekend.

Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Local utility outages are possible. 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.

Heavy rain is expected.

Where: West and Inland Vancouver Island.

When: From this evening to late Friday afternoon.

What: Rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 mm except possibly exceeding 120 mm locally.

Remarks: A Pacific storm will approach Vancouver Island tonight bringing more rain to these regions. The heavy rain will begin this evening and will ease late Friday afternoon. Rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 mm, possibly exceeding 120 mm locally, are expected by Friday evening.

The highest rainfall amounts are anticipated near Zeballos and Tahsis and over the northern sections of Inland Vancouver Island, including Gold River.

Another weather system will bring more rain this weekend.

Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Local utility outages are possible. 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.

This statement is in effect for parts of the coast due to the following hazard(s):
- Higher than normal water levels

Elevated ocean water levels are expected with enhanced wave activity and strong winds at times.

Hazard: Possible coastal flooding due to storm surge. Water levels will likely exceed highest astronomical tide.

When: Friday and potentially into the weekend. Peak water levels will be observed during 10AM-12PM local time.

Where: Low-lying and exposed coastal sections of the Southern Gulf Islands, Saanich Inlet, Swartz Bay to Cordova Bay, Cordova Bay to East Sooke

Discussion:
A series of Pacific low-pressure systems will move across the region from now into the weekend and coincide with a period of high tides. High tides are likely to surpass predicted levels due to storm surge enhancement. East to Southeasterly winds gusting to 60-80km/h from now into the weekend are expected over exposed coastal sections at times. Moderate to potentially strong winds accompanying these systems can also cause enhanced wave action and swells in some areas.

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.

This statement is in effect for parts of the coast due to the following hazard(s):
- Higher than normal water levels

Elevated ocean water levels are expected with enhanced wave activity and strong winds at times.

Hazard: Possible coastal flooding due to storm surge. Water levels will likely exceed highest astronomical tide.

When: Friday and potentially into the weekend. Peak water levels will be observed during 10AM-12PM local time.

Where: Low-lying and exposed coastal sections of the Southern Gulf Islands, Saanich Inlet, Swartz Bay to Cordova Bay, Cordova Bay to East Sooke

Discussion:
A series of Pacific low-pressure systems will move across the region from now into the weekend and coincide with a period of high tides. High tides are likely to surpass predicted levels due to storm surge enhancement. East to Southeasterly winds gusting to 60-80km/h from now into the weekend are expected over exposed coastal sections at times. Moderate to potentially strong winds accompanying these systems can also cause enhanced wave action and swells in some areas.

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.