Rainfall warning

2022 - 10 - 29

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Rainfall warnings for Metro Vancouver call for up to 100 mm of rain ... (Daily Hive)

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley as some parts will get up to 100 mm of rain.

According to Environment Canada, an atmospheric river is setting up over the BC South Coast this weekend, bringing periods of rain that will gradually intensify to heavy rain overnight and into Sunday. Between 50 and 70 mm of rain will fall in most regions, but near the North Shore Mountains and Howe Sound, it’ll be more in the range of 80-to-100 mm. Heavy rain is going to hit Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound, and the Fraser Valley late overnight Saturday and into Sunday night.

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Environment Canada issues warning with heavy rains in the forecast ... (CBC.ca)

Environment Canada has issued public alerts for severe weather on much of the B.C. coast and Vancouver Island with an atmospheric river incoming.

The Lower Mainland should see heavy rainfall begin later Saturday, with up to 70 millimetres of rain for most regions. He said Environment Canada may add or modify its advisories throughout the weekend. "Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. So keep your emergency kit handy. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts." "There can be some power outages.

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Up to 70 mm of heavy rain predicted amid Tri-Cities' warning upgrade (The Tri-City News)

The latest atmospheric event could cause localized flooding in low areas, but it's expected to ease up by Halloween (Oct. 31).

We are also scheduling crews throughout the weekend to respond as needed, depending on the timing and severity of the storm. These crews will be constantly checking and clearing critical drainage infrastructure, responding to service requests, and monitoring the sanitary sewer system and mitigating impacts from any overflows that may occur." - Drive slowly in residential areas to allow you more time to scan the road and react unexpectedly, if needed 30), and potentially more at higher elevations. - Choose costumes that are lighter in colour, bring flashlights or glow sticks, and add reflective material to costumes, candy bags and shoes to ensure that children are visible to drivers Today (Oct.

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