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It looks like it could be a blustery Remembrance Day for B.C.’s South Coast.
Environment and Climate Change Canada posted a special weather statement on Saturday, stating heavy rain and strong winds are in the forecast for Metro Vancouver, parts of Vancouver Island and the Fraser Valley from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon.
The storm, which is expected to bring up to 40 millimetres of rain, will also lash Howe Sound and the Sunshine Coast. Higher amounts of rainfall are possible at higher elevations.
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The federal weather agency warns heavy rain may cause reduced visibility and possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
Residents are advised to clear storm drains of leaves and debris. High winds may cause tree branches to break and lead to power outages.
Meanwhile, authorities urge people to stay away from fast-moving rivers, already swollen from the last rainstorm.
The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued high streamflow advisories on Friday for the South Coast, including the Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound, the North Shore Mountains, Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
The alert also covers the western part of Vancouver Island, including Bamfield, Ucluelet, Tofino, Tahsis, Zeballos and other coastal communities.
River forecasters say there will two storms of concern, the first Sunday to Monday, and the second Tuesday to Wednesday.
“For the week as a whole, cumulative precipitation will likely be substantial,” the alert said.
A high streamflow advisory means that river levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, but that no major flooding is expected.
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