Some wild weather is in store for Metro Vancouver this weekend
An atmospheric river is set to slam Metro Vancouver with heavy rain and strong winds beginning Friday afternoon.
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement yesterday afternoon that covers Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, Whistler, the Sunshine Coast, and Vancouver Island.
“A strong fall storm system will direct an atmospheric river towards the South Coast, bringing heavy rain to the region. Rain is expected to begin early in the day on Friday and continue into Sunday morning. The rain will ease by Sunday afternoon,” says Environment Canada.
“Rainfall totals are forecast to reach 40 to 70 mm in general, with the lower amounts expected south of the Fraser River and potentially exceeding 100 mm over the coastal mountains.”
The heavy rain will be accompanied by strong winds.
“Strong southeast wind gusts up to 80 km/h will also impact areas of eastern Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast and Metro Vancouver nearest the water on Friday afternoon into Friday overnight,” adds Environment Canada.
The winds are expected to ease Saturday.
The weather agency is warning people about water pooling on the roads, swollen rivers and creeks, and increased risk of washouts, rockfall, and landslides. Power outages are also possible from tree damage due to strong winds.
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