Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Heavy rain is occurring.

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

When: Continuing through tonight.

What: Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 mm.

Remarks: A very robust frontal system continues to bring rain to the area tonight. The highest rainfall amounts are forecast for the communities between Qualicum Beach and Fanny Bay, with possible spillover to Powell River.

While rainfall rates have eased this evening for most areas, periods of moderate rain will likely redevelop overnight and end late Thursday morning.

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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.