Coastal Flooding Statement In Effect

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: Now and into the weekend. Peak water levels will be observed during 11am-2PM 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 are moving across the region and coinciding 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 60-90km/h 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.

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