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Heavy Wind and Rainfall Warnings in Place Around B.C.
Environment Canada expects up to 250 mm of rain and gusts to 90 km/h as a frontal system keeps warnings in place.
- Environment Canada issued rain and wind warnings across the South Coast on Wednesday, with southeasterly winds gusting to 90 km/h near Haro Strait expected to ease by afternoon.
- The South Coast and inland Vancouver Island continue to see heavy rainfall through Thursday morning as a robust frontal system persists; Environment Canada predicts 150 to 200 mm of rain, possibly exceeding 250 mm locally.
- Heavy rain with hourly rates up to 10 to 15 mm will persist through today; Drivers should anticipate suddenly reduced visibility at times, while Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes or recent burn scars.
- The Ministry of Transportation and Transit warned drivers to monitor conditions for possible flooding, pooling water, and fallen debris; citing the Malahat and South Coast communities, the Ministry noted some roads may become impassable.
- Precipitation rates should ease overnight, though periods of rain will continue through Thursday as another weather system approaches the Island on Friday; Ministry contractors continue clearing drainage infrastructure to prepare for potential issues.
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From Wednesday at 9:00 p.m., warnings will be activated for strong westerly winds, with gusts that could exceed 100 km/h on Thursday morning. Temperatures will continue to be above normal for these dates.
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