Storm Triggers Rainfall, Wind Warnings Across Metro Vancouver and Southwest B.C.
The first of several storms could bring up to 130 millimetres of rain and 90 km/h gusts, with outages and ferry cancellations possible.
- On Friday, Nov. 6, Environment Canada issued widespread wind and rainfall warnings across British Columbia as a strong low-pressure system impacts the province.
- A strong low-pressure system is driving the conditions, bringing a "prolonged period of southeast winds" that Environment Canada expects to peak Friday morning.
- Severe conditions include rainfall of up to 130 millimetres in some regions and 175 millimetres over higher terrain, with wind gusts reaching 90 km/h.
- B.C. Ferries cancelled some sailings in the Strait of Georgia due to "high winds and wave weight," while potential power outages threaten the Interior.
- Environment Canada warns that while winds may ease Friday, "this is the first storm in a series" of upcoming weather, prompting residents to clear storm drains.
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