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Possible coastal flooding in B.C.'s south coast, Environment Canada warns
Environment Canada warns of minor to locally significant flooding and erosion risks from high tides and an incoming low-pressure system affecting B.C.'s south coast this weekend.
- Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement warning of possible coastal flooding this weekend for Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria, and exposed shorelines from the Sunshine Coast to Powell River and from Campbell River to the Gulf Islands, including Sooke to Tofino.
- A mix of astronomical tides and a low-pressure system raises coastal flooding risk as ECCC says the South Coast faces `abnormal` high tides with falling atmospheric pressure and onshore winds.
- Storm surge and debris could make local coastlines hazardous as ECCC says flooding and erosion may wash driftwood and rocks onto roads and walkways, complicating navigation.
- With timing uncertain, officials recommend staying tuned to alerts as residents along B.C.'s south coast monitor updated alerts and forecasts, since wind strength depends on the low-pressure centre's position.
- Where onshore winds hit at high tide, flooding may become locally significant as ECCC warns wet conditions next week and a chance of snow could worsen impacts.
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