Wind and Rain Warnings Issued for B.C.'s South Coast
Overlapping weather warnings are active Thursday morning as a strong storm affects B.C.'s South Coast and Lower Mainland. The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued alerts for both rain and wind.
Rainfall Warning
Substantial rainfall is expected in Metro Vancouver areas including the North Shore, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, and Howe Sound. According to
Michael Kuss, Meteorologist at 1130 NewsRadio, the heaviest rain will occur during the afternoon rush hour, with an additional 20 to 40 millimeters likely before easing later in the evening.
- Water may accumulate on roads and in low-lying regions.
- Rush hour traffic could be significantly disrupted.
- Local utility outages are possible.
Wind Warning
Winds may reach speeds of 70 to 90 km/h in Richmond, Delta, the Sunshine Coast, and much of eastern Vancouver Island. The ECCC advises residents to
secure loose objectsas winds will ease in the evening.
Overall, the storm poses risks of flooding, traffic delays, and power outages across affected areas.
Author's summary: B.C.'s South Coast faces severe weather with heavy rainfall and strong winds, causing potential disruptions to traffic, utilities, and daily activities.