Alerts: Warnings

[Abby_wx]

4:49 AM PST Monday 07 December 2020
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Fraser Valley - central including Chilliwack
Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford

An intense frontal system will move across the BC Coast today and Tuesday.

Showers have developed across the region this morning. These showers will continue today and are expected to intensify to heavy rain this evening over Howe Sound, Metro Vancouver, west and central Fraser Valley. Total rainfall accumulation of 60 to 90 mm is expected through Tuesday morning.

The heavy rain will ease by midday Tuesday.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

4:49 AM PST Monday 07 December 2020
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley

[Abby_wx]

6:58 AM PST Saturday 13 February 2021
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford

Snowfall with total amounts of 5 to 10 cm is expected.

Pacific moisture associated with an approaching frontal system is colliding with the arctic front along Vancouver Island.

Snow at times heavy will continue this morning and then ease this afternoon. Snowfall accumulations of 5-10 cm are expected.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[VanCitySouth]

Not EC but interesting nonetheless:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
300 PM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

WAZ503-151200-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Western Whatcom County-
including Bellingham, Blaine, Point Roberts, Ferndale, Lynden,
Sumas, and Sudden Valley
300 PM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow continued with the potential for mixed precipitation
after midnight. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch
through the evening. In the mixed precipitation, no ice
accumulation is expected but may make for additional travel
impacts.

* WHERE...Lowlands of western Whatcom County, including Point
Roberts, Lummi Island, Bellingham, and Sumas.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle

[Abby_wx]

11:13 AM PST Sunday 14 February 2021
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Fraser Valley - central including Chilliwack
Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A second winter storm has arrived this morning and will persist into Tuesday giving hazardous winter conditions to the Fraser Valley.

Light snow has begun as a Pacific front crosses the South Coast. It will become moderate tonight and intensify on Monday as another system reaches the region.

Snow accumulations are expected to reach 10 to 20 cm by Monday afternoon.

Periods of freezing rain are likely to occur locally tonight through Monday morning.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[VanCitySouth]

Warnings

8:39 PM PDT Saturday 27 March 2021
Wind warning in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta

Northwest winds of 70 km/h gusting to 90 expected near the water late Sunday.

An intense Pacific cold front will move across the south coast on Sunday. Strong southerly winds in the morning will shift to strong northwest in the afternoon in the wake of the front. Northwest winds are expected to be the strongest near the water Sunday evening.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[AbbyJr]

4:11 PM PDT Wednesday 23 June 2021
Heat Warning in effect for:

Fraser Valley - central including Chilliwack
Fraser Valley - east including Hope
Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford
A dangerous long duration heat wave will affect B.C. beginning on Friday and lasting until Tuesday.

Threat: Daytime highs ranging from 34 to 38 degrees celsius combined with overnight lows of 18 to 20 degrees celsius. Humidex values during this period will reach the high 30's to possibly the low 40's.

Locations: Metro Vancouver NE, Metro Vancouver SE, Fraser Valley.

Timespan: Friday to Tuesday.

Remarks: An exceptionally strong ridge of high pressure will develop over British Columbia likely resulting in record breaking temperatures. The duration of this heat wave is concerning as there is little relief at night with elevated overnight temperatures. This record-breaking heat event will increase the potential for heat-related illnesses.

Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.

Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Watch for the symptoms of heat illness: dizziness/fainting; nausea/vomiting; rapid breathing and heartbeat; extreme thirst; decreased urination with unusually dark urine.

Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place.

To get more information:
- Check the local news for health and safety updates.
- Check HealthLinkBC online resources about heat-related illness and how to protect yourself at www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/ ... ed-illness.
- Call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 to ask about heat-related illness.

Environment Canada and local Medical Health Officers expect an increase in health and safety risks from heat and are advising the public to take precautions.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[Glacier]

Let me simplify it for you...

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[Typeing3]

Slight change to the heat warning (I bolded it) in today's 4pm update.

4:00 PM PDT Thursday 24 June 2021
Heat Warning in effect for:

Fraser Valley - central including Chilliwack
Fraser Valley - east including Hope
Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley

A dangerous long duration heat wave will affect B.C. beginning on Friday and lasting until at least Wednesday.

Threat: Daytime highs ranging from 32 to 39 degrees celsius combined with overnight lows of 18 to 21 degrees celsius. Humidex values during this period will reach the high 30's to possibly the low 40's.

Locations: Metro Vancouver NE, Metro Vancouver SE, Fraser Valley.

Timespan: Friday to at least Wednesday.

Remarks: An exceptionally strong ridge of high pressure will develop over British Columbia likely resulting in record breaking temperatures. The duration of this heat wave is concerning as there is little relief at night with elevated overnight temperatures. This record-breaking heat event will increase the potential for heat-related illnesses.

Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.

Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Watch for the symptoms of heat illness: dizziness/fainting; nausea/vomiting; rapid breathing and heartbeat; extreme thirst; decreased urination with unusually dark urine.

Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place.

To get more information:
- Check the local news for health and safety updates.
- Check HealthLinkBC online resources about heat-related illness and how to protect yourself at www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/ ... ed-illness.
- Call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 to ask about heat-related illness.

Environment Canada and local Medical Health Officers expect an increase in health and safety risks from heat and are advising the public to take precautions.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[AbbyJr]

Slight change to the heat warning (I bolded it) in today's 4pm update.

Thanks. Also, they changed the duration. Its now expected to last until at least Wednesday.

[AbbyJr]

Warnings
4:20 PM PDT Tuesday 29 June 2021
Heat Warning in effect for:

Fraser Valley - central including Chilliwack
Fraser Valley - east including Hope
Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford
The current heat wave will become less intense starting Wednesday. However, temperatures will remain unseasonably warm for the remainder of the week.

Threat: Daytime highs ranging from 28 to 31 degrees celsius combined with overnight lows from 17 to 21 degrees celsius. Peak humidex values will reach the mid 30's.

Locations: Metro Vancouver NE, Metro Vancouver SE, Fraser Valley.

Timespan: Tonight through the end of the week.

Remarks: An exceptionally strong ridge of high pressure over British Columbia has resulted in record breaking temperatures. The duration of this heat wave is concerning as there is little relief at night with elevated overnight temperatures. This record-breaking heat event will increase the potential for heat-related illnesses.

Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.

Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Watch for the symptoms of heat illness: dizziness/fainting; nausea/vomiting; rapid breathing and heartbeat; extreme thirst; decreased urination with unusually dark urine.

Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place.

To get more information:
- Check the local news for health and safety updates.
- Check HealthLinkBC online resources about heat-related illness and how to protect yourself at www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/ ... ed-illness.
- Call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 to ask about heat-related illness.

Environment Canada and local Medical Health Officers expect an increase in health and safety risks from heat and are advising the public to take precautions.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[AbbyJr]

Warnings
11:32 PM PDT Tuesday 27 July 2021
Heat Warning in effect for:

Fraser Valley - central including Chilliwack
Fraser Valley - east including Hope
Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford
Heat wave to develop over the later half of this week.

Locations: Metro Vancouver - Northeast, Metro Vancouver - Southeast, Fraser Valley.

Threat: Daytime high temperatures reaching the low 30's combined with overnight lows in the upper teens are expected.

Timeframe: Thursday to Sunday morning.

Remarks: A building ridge of high pressure will lead to rising temperatures for Thursday and into the weekend. Daytime highs reaching the low 30's combined with overnight lows in the upper teens are forecast Thursday through Sunday morning.

Relatively cooler temperatures are in store for the south coast beginning on Sunday.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.

Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.

Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water

Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.

Seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, swimming pool, shower or bath, or air-conditioned spot like a public building.

Shade yourself with an umbrella or a wide-brimmed hat.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Ask a health professional how medications or health conditions can affect your risk in the heat.

Watch for the symptoms of heat illness: dizziness/fainting; nausea/vomiting; rapid breathing and heartbeat; extreme thirst; decreased urination with unusually dark urine.

Keep your house cool. Block the sun by closing curtains or blinds.

Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place.

To get more information:
- Check the local news for health and safety updates.
- Check HealthLinkBC online resources about heat-related illness and how to protect yourself at www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/ ... ed-illness.
- Call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 to ask about heat-related illness.

Environment Canada and local Medical Health Officers expect an increase in health and safety risks from heat and are advising the public to take precautions.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[Roberts Creeker]

I read the post at the top and got all excited about monsoon rains I realised it wasn't for today when the post 2 down was talking about snowstorms.

[stuffradio]

10:38 AM PDT Wednesday 15 September 2021
Special weather statement in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta

Rain, heavy at times Thursday night and through Friday.

Location: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Howe Sound and Sunshine Coast.

Rainfall accumulation: 30 to 50 mm.

Timespan: Thursday night to Friday night.

Remarks: A robust frontal system will approach the BC coast on Thursday. By Thursday night rain will begin over south coast regions with the heaviest rain expected through the day on Friday. Rain will ease overnight Friday as the frontal band passes through.

Consider clearing leaves and debris from drainage areas as the heavy rain could pose issues with regards to potential local flooding.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

Fall has begun!

[AbbyJr]

Statements
3:13 PM PDT Wednesday 13 October 2021
Special weather statement in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta
A wet and windy beginning to the weekend is in the forecast.
Rainfall totals could reach 75 to 150 mm over 2 days.

Locations: Western and mountainous sections of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast near Sechelt and Gibsons, Howe Sound, Whistler, Metro Vancouver and the Fraser valley especially near the mountains, in communities such as Mission. Eastern sections of Vancouver Island near Bowser may also be affected.

Timespan: Friday morning to Sunday morning

Remarks: Two successive frontal systems will cross the south coast Friday through Sunday, with high water content associated with an atmospheric river flowing from the southwest off the Pacific Ocean. High southeasterly winds will also accompany this weather event. As freezing levels rise over 2000 metres on Saturday, snow melt will also add to run off. Swelling of local streams and localized flooding are possible during this time.

There is a fair amount of uncertainty with the timing and location of these two systems, and how long the break will be between them, if any. Warnings will likely be issued closer to the event and for fewer areas than are covered by this statement.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[stuffradio]

4:31 AM PST Thursday 11 November 2021
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Locations: Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge, Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Howe Sound.

Rainfall amounts: Near 50 mm.

Time Span: Late this afternoon through early Friday morning.

Remarks: A developing Pacific frontal system will spread rain into the Lower Mainland late this afternoon. The rain will become heavy tonight and then end early Friday morning as the system moves out of the region.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

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.