New Westminster, BC Weather Alerts

Strong southeasterly winds are expected.

Where: Greater Victoria near Haro Strait, Southern Gulf Islands, Metro Vancouver - southwest near the water including Tsawwassen and Boundary Bay, and Metro Vancouver - southeast near the water including White Rock.

When: Friday morning into Friday afternoon.

Remarks: Ahead of a low pressure system, strong southeasterly winds will develop over the southern Strait of Georgia and Haro Strait Friday morning. Sustained winds near 70 km/h can be expected and will continue into the afternoon before weakening.

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Local utility outages are possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.

Heavy rain is expected.

What: Total rainfall amounts of up to 80 mm.

Where: Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver, northeast including Coquitlam, and Howe Sound.

When: Today.

Remarks: A potent low pressure system will bring heavy rain, beginning early this morning and continue through the day today. Total rainfall amounts may reach up to 80 mm for communities at higher elevations on the North Shore, and communities near southern Howe Sound. Lower elevations and communities in northeast Vancouver including Coquitlam, can expect closer to 50 mm by the time the rain tapers off this evening.

This is the first storm in a series of wet and windy weather ahead.

Clear storm drains of fallen leaves in your neighbourhood to minimize potential damage to property.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Some property damage is possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.