Rain advisories turn into warnings as 1st fall storm moves in
Up to 75 mm of rain expected for Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound, parts of Vancouver Island
Residents across British Columbia's South Coast will need their umbrellas and gumboots until at least Saturday as rain and wind lash the region.
Environment Canada has posted updated rainfall warnings and special weather statements for the inner South Coast, including Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and most of Vancouver Island — although Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands are forecast to dodge most of the wicked weather.
Up to 75 millimetres of rain is expected for Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound and the east and west coasts of Vancouver Island.
Other regions of the south coast could see up to 40 mm of rain before the system passes.
The rain will let up momentarily on Friday, only to return by evening.
"It's coming as a one-two punch. So when the rain eases later today, it's not over yet," said CBC meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe.
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—@ECCCWeatherBCLocalized flooding in low-lying areas is possible, with the potential for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
"Pooling on the roads will be a concern by tonight," said Wagstaffe. "And heads up that rivers and streams will be running high over the weekend."
The weather could also spell trouble for trees already weakened by a dry summer.
Forecasters expect the storm to move inland by Saturday.