Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Heavy rain is expected.

What: Total rainfall accumulations of 60 mm.

Where: Central Coast - inland sections.

When: Early this afternoon to Friday afternoon.

Additional information: An approaching frontal system is forecast to bring heavy rain to the region. With the atmospheric flow aligned with the valley’s orientation, moisture associated with the system will be channelled into Bella Coola, bringing rainfall amounts of up to 60 mm between noon today and Friday afternoon.

This will be the first in a series of potent storm systems expected to bring periods of heavy rain and strong winds to the BC coast through next week.

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

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.