Environment Canada issues heavy rainfall warning for Vancouver starting Friday
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Vancouver and the North Shore, with up to 80 mm expected at higher elevations from Friday morning.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Vancouver and the North Shore, with heavy rain starting after midnight Thursday and continuing through Friday, November 6. Daily Hive Vancouver reported the alert November 5.
ECCC says in the warning: "A potent low-pressure system will bring heavy rain, beginning after midnight tonight and continuing through the day on Friday." The rain is expected to taper off Friday evening.
Expected rainfall amounts
Communities at higher elevations on the North Shore and near southern Howe Sound may receive up to 80 mm of rain, according to ECCC. Lower elevations, including northeast Vancouver and Coquitlam, can expect up to 50 mm before the rain tapers Friday evening.
Water is likely to pool in low-lying areas and on roads, and there may be washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts, ECCC says. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times. Some property damage is possible.
Wind warning
Overnight Thursday, southeast winds will blow up to 20 km/h, rising to up to 40 km/h near the Strait of Georgia. On Friday, winds will strengthen to 30 to 50 km/h, gusting up to 70 km/h near the Strait of Georgia through the morning and early afternoon, according to ECCC.
More storms to follow
ECCC describes Friday's system as "the first storm in a series of wet and windy weather ahead." Daily Hive reports rain is forecast to dominate the weekend and into the following week, with no clearing in the forecast. Daytime temperatures will stay between 11°C and 14°C for the next seven days.
Residents can prepare for the storm by clearing storm drains of fallen autumn leaves in their neighbourhood before midnight Thursday, as ECCC specifically advises this step in the warning to reduce the risk of property damage. Current weather alerts for Vancouver are available at weather.gc.ca.
Questions this story answers
What area does the rainfall warning cover?
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the warning for Vancouver and the surrounding region. Daily Hive reports the warning covers communities at higher elevations on the North Shore and near southern Howe Sound (up to 80 mm), and lower elevations including northeast Vancouver and Coquitlam (up to 50 mm).
When does the heavy rain arrive?
ECCC says in the alert, as reported by Daily Hive, that heavy rain begins after midnight Thursday night, November 5 to 6, and continues through the day on Friday, November 6. The rain is expected to taper off Friday evening.
How much rain is expected?
ECCC says communities at higher elevations on the North Shore and near southern Howe Sound may receive up to 80 mm of rain. Lower elevations and communities in northeast Vancouver, including Coquitlam, can expect up to 50 mm by the time rain tapers off Friday evening, according to Daily Hive.
What wind is expected with the storm?
ECCC says southeast winds will pick up overnight Thursday, blowing up to 20 km/h and up to 40 km/h near the Strait of Georgia. On Friday, southeast winds will blow between 30 and 50 km/h and gust up to 70 km/h near the Strait of Georgia in the morning and early afternoon, according to Daily Hive.
What can residents do to prepare?
ECCC advises in the warning that residents clear storm drains of fallen autumn leaves in their neighbourhood to reduce potential property damage. Water is likely to pool in low-lying areas and on roads, and there may be washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Some property damage is possible, ECCC says.
Is this the only storm coming?
Daily Hive reports ECCC describes Friday's system as 'the first storm in a series of wet and windy weather ahead.' Rain is forecast to continue through the weekend and into the following week, with no clearing in sight, according to Daily Hive.
What should drivers expect on Friday?
ECCC says in the warning that visibility may be suddenly reduced at times, water is likely to pool on roads, and there may be washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Daily Hive reports high winds are expected through the morning and early afternoon on Friday.
Where can residents get the latest weather information?
Current weather warnings and forecasts for Vancouver are available from Environment and Climate Change Canada at weather.gc.ca. The Vancouver Police Department and the City of Vancouver issue public safety notices for severe weather events.
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