yellow warning - rainfall - in effect Rain, at times heavy, is expected. What: Rainfall amounts of 80 to 120 mm. When: Now to early this afternoon. Where: Inland and West Vancouver Island. Remarks: A strong frontal system is bringing significant rain to the west coast of Vancouver Island. Heavy rain will continue with a southwesterly flow raising freezing levels to near 2800 metres this morning. Rain will ease this afternoon as the system moves off. ### Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts. Don't drive through flooded roadways. Allow extra time for travel. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
