Active AlertsNuchaquis 2, BC

Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Issued at Sun 5:05 AM Jan. 11
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Where:
- West Vancouver Island

When: Now through Monday.

What:
- 100 to 200 mm of rain

Remarks: An atmospheric river continues to take aim at the South Coast this weekend and Monday. Over West Vancouver Island the main brunt of this atmospheric river arrives today, bringing rain, heavy at times. This heavy rain is expected to continue for 36 to 48 hours into Monday. Over this two day period of heavy rain, amounts of 100 to 200 mm can be expected. The heavy rain is expected to ease by Monday night.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.

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

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