It was high impact for the island.
Blame the media. Models were good. It was never expected to be a big deal for the LM
It was high impact for the island.
Good. I think windstorms suck anyways. Not sure why power outages and downed trees are fun...
Rubus_Leucodermis wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 8:05 am
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I heard goodies.wetcoast91 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 8:57 am
GFS is a garbage model. I am sure the Euro will bring in more goodies.
Enjoy that taste of Atlantic CanadaVanCitySouth wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:48 pm I am surprised by how much wind is in the LM. I thought it'd be Island only.
3:50 AM PST Wednesday 20 November 2024
Weather Advisory in effect for:
Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Elevated ocean water levels accompanied by significant wind and waves are expected, likely exceeding highest astronomical tide.
Where: Coastal sections of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, Southern Gulf Islands and Metro Vancouver, southern sections of Howe Sound near Bowen Island.
When: Today near high tide
High Tide: Late this morning
What: Minor coastal flooding due to storm surge and high tide
Hazards:
- Minor flooding near coastal areas to due waves crashing onshore
- Powerful waves can roll logs and heavy debris along beaches
Additional Information:
Storm surge from gale to storm force southeast winds combined with seasonably high tide will produce elevated water levels for areas near the water across the south coast on Wednesday. Coastal flooding is possible along exposed shorelines, especially in low-lying areas.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.