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rainfall warning in effectRain, at times heavy, is expected.Where: Northern sections of East Vancouver Island.When: This evening to early Wednesday morning.Hazard / Impacts: -Total rainfall amounts near 50mm.-Water pooling on roads.-Travel may become difficult in areas of heavy rain.Remarks: A vigorous Pacific frontal system will move over the B.C. coast tonight into Wednesday. Steady rain will start this afternoon and intensify in the evening.Total rainfall amounts near 50 can be expected before the heavy rain eases to a few showers early Wednesday morning.###Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #BCStorm.Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

Environment Canada

wind warning in effectStrong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.Where: -Metro Vancouver - southern sections near the Strait of Georgia including Richmond, Delta, and Surrey-Greater Victoria-Southern Gulf Islands-East Vancouver Island-Sunshine CoastWhen: Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning.Hazards / Impacts:-Strong southeast winds near 70 km/h with gusts 90 to 100 km/h.-Utility outages may occur.-Potential for travel disruptions and delays.Remark: A vigorous Pacific frontal system will move over the B.C. coast Tuesday night into Wednesday. Blustery southeasterly winds of 70 km/h with gusts 90 to 100 km/h will develop Tuesday evening over areas near the Strait of Georgia, Haro Strait and Boundary bay. Winds are expected to ease during Wednesday morning.###Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #BCStorm.Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.

Environment Canada