Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Heavy rain is occurring.

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

When: Now to tonight.

What: 50 to 100 mm of rain.

Remarks: A very robust frontal system is bringing rain to the South Coast. Rain, heavy at times, will persist through this evening. The highest rainfall amounts are forecast for the communities between Qualicum Beach and Courtenay, with possible spillover to Powell River.

While rainfall rates ease this evening, periods of light to moderate rain may continue overnight and Thursday, further adding to total rainfall amounts.

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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.