Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Heavy rain is expected.

Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campell River, Sunshine Coast.

When: Tuesday morning to Wednesday night

What: 50 to 100 mm of rain.

Remarks: A very robust frontal system makes landfall over the South Coast very early this morning. Rainfall rates will intensify this afternoon and will persist tonight and through much of the day on Wednesday. The highest rainfall amounts are forecast for the communities between Qualicum Beach and Courtenay, with possible spillover to Powell River.

While rainfall rates ease late Wednesday, periods of light to moderate rain may continue overnight and Thursday, further adding to total rainfall accumulations.

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