Officials warn those living on B.C.'s South Coast to prepare for storm season
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After an extended summer, stormy weather has made a sudden arrival on B.C.'s South Coast and officials are warning residents to be prepared for a challenging season.
After an extended summer, stormy weather has made a sudden arrival on B.C.'s South Coast and officials are warning residents to be prepared for a challenging season.
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for Metro Vancouver Wednesday, with multiple atmospheric rivers in the forecast.
The North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver, parts of Metro Vancouver including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge, and Howe Sound are expected to be hit the hardest.
“A vigorous frontal system will bring heavy rain to parts of the south coast on Thursday. Periods of rain will begin tonight and intensify to heavy rain on Thursday as the cold front moves across the region,” Environment Canada's advisory said.
Total rainfall amounts near 40 to 60 mm are expected with more in higher terrain.
The heavy rain is expected to taper off Thursday night with the passage of the frontal system.
This type of seasonal storm is typical for the region for this time of year, but comes as B.C. continues to struggle from unseasonably warm, dry weather.
