6:42 PM PDT Saturday 2 November 2024Roberts Creeker wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2024 11:28 pm TWN was on about windstorms for Monday for BC impacting travel and ferries but I don't see anything on EC about it.
Special Weather Statement in effect for:
Fraser Valley - central including Chilliwack
Strong winds and heavy rain are likely.
Where: Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
When: Overnight Sunday and Monday.
Hazards and Impacts:
- Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts
- Clear storm drains of leaves and debris
- High winds may cause tree branches to break and lead to power outages
Remarks:
A potent storm system is forecast to impact the south coast beginning overnight on Sunday.
A relatively short but intense episode of rain is expected to begin shortly after midnight Sunday. Peak rainfall intensities are expected on Monday morning with rain easing by midday Monday.
Early indications call for 40 to 70 mm of rain along the north shore of Metro Vancouver.
Parts of Metro Vancouver will also experience strong southeasterly winds throughout the day on Monday and strong west to northwest winds Monday afternoon. These strong westerly winds will also spread up the Fraser Valley.