'Minor' coastal flooding possible as rain soaks Vancouver Island
- On Friday, a powerful windstorm struck British Columbia, leaving tens of thousands of BC Hydro customers without power as high winds toppled trees and branches across the province.
- Extended drought and heat conditions weakened trees and root systems, making them more vulnerable to severe weather; BC Hydro has spent $150 million on vegetation management to identify hazardous trees.
- At the storm's peak, about 80,000 customers lacked electricity, with approximately 40,000 still without power Saturday morning in Prince George, Port Hardy, Courtenay, and Qualicum.
- BC Ferries cancelled multiple sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay due to high winds and wave heights, while BC Hydro urged residents to stay at least 10 metres from downed power lines.
- Forecasters are monitoring two or three additional weather systems expected to impact the coast through mid-week, with some future wind gusts potentially more damaging than those already experienced.
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80k customers without power Saturday morning, BC Hydro braces for more
As of 8 a.m. Saturday, approximately 40,000 customers remain without power, with BC Hydro crews targeting hardest-hit areas in Port Hardy, Courtenay, Qualicum and Prince George, before the next storm hits. “Crews are repairing damaged power lines, poles and other electrical equipment, with restoration work expected to continue throughout the day,” said BC Hydro in a release Saturday morning. READ: Thousands without power on Vancouver Island ami…
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Heavy rain and winds knock out power across B.C., with more storms ahead
VANCOUVER — Strong winds and heavy storms across British Columbia left tens of thousands of people without power Saturday as crews worked to restore service. BC Hydro said about 80,000 customers were without electricity at the peak of Friday's storm, ...
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'Minor' coastal flooding possible as rain soaks Vancouver Island
Parts of Vancouver Island have seen up to 210 millimetres of rain since Thursday in the first major weather system of British Columbia's storm season, which could combine with high tides to soak some low-lying coastal areas.
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