Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Heavy rain is occurring.

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

When: Now until early this afternoon.

What: Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 mm.

Remarks: A strong frontal system over the area will weaken today. Rain will continue to ease as the front weakens.

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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.