6:39 PM PST Sunday 22 December 2024

Special Weather Statement in effect for:
Sunshine Coast - Saltery Bay to Powell River
Series of storms to affect the BC South Coast and Vancouver Island over the next week Monday, December 23rd: A low pressure centre off the coast of BC will bring strong winds beginning on Monday afternoon. These winds will intensify through the evening and impact western and northern Vancouver Island. Late in the evening the winds will increase through the Strait of Georgia and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and impact East Vancouver Island including Victoria and areas near the water of Metro Vancouver. Coastal areas of West Vancouver Island may experience flooding due to storm surge. The system will move out of the area before Tuesday morning. Wednesday, December 25th: A powerful frontal system arrives on the south coast and Vancouver Island early Wednesday morning. Very strong winds and heavy rain are expected to last until late in the evening. Thursday, December 26th: A weaker low pressure system will approach Vancouver Island late on Thursday and spread strong winds across Vancouver Island and the south coast overnight. Weather warnings will be issued if necessary as confidence in the storm tracks and impacts grows. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstormec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.