It’s going to be a wet weekend, Sechelt.
Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for the Sunshine Coast Friday morning, in effect from Gibsons to Earls Cove.
Heavy rain is expected today, Oct. 18, through Saturday with an expected 50mm, which could bring flash floods and pooling water on the roads.
According to Environment Canada, a strong fall storm system will direct an atmospheric river towards the South Coast, bringing heavy rain to the region. Rain will begin Friday morning and intensify through the afternoon, with the heaviest rain expected Friday night.
The rain should ease early Saturday morning on Vancouver Island and Saturday afternoon on the Sunshine Coast, though a second pulse of rain is expected Sunday.
Environment Canada advises that ahead of the storm, you should ensure that drains are clear of leaves and debris and secure loose objects.
Over at Weatherhood, it’s predicted 69mm of rain will hit the Coast Saturday and 39 on Sunday.
Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #BCStorm.
Keep up to date with the latest advisories from the River Forecast Centre at: bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm.
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