Active AlertsRathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, BC

Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Issued at Sun 5:12 AM Jan. 11
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

A long episode of rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Where:
- East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay

When: Today and Monday.

What:
- 75 to 100 mm of rain

Remarks: An atmospheric river will takes aim at the South Coast today. Over East Vancouver Island, rain will develop in the morning and become heavy at times during the day. This heavy rain is expected to continue for 36 hours into Monday. Over this two day period of heavy rain, amounts 75 to 100 mm can be expected between Qualicum Beach and Fanny Bay. The heavy rain is expected ease by Monday night.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts.

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