Orange Warning - Rainfall

Very heavy rain is occurring.

Where: West and Inland Vancouver Island.

When: Now through Thursday morning.

What: 150 to 200 mm of rain, possibly exceeding 250 mm locally.

Remarks: A very robust frontal system continues impacting Vancouver Island. Heavy rain, with hourly rates up to 10 to 15 mm, will persist through this afternoon.

Precipitation rates will ease tonight but periods of rain will continue through Thursday. Another weather system will approach the island on Friday.

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Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. 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.