Active AlertsPort Hardy, BC

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.

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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.

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.

Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.