Flood and Wind Warnings Issued for British Columbia's South Coast

The River Forecast Centre has upgraded flood watches to warnings for Pemberton Valley, Howe Sound, Sea to Sky, and the North Shore of Metro Vancouver. Over 200 millimeters of rain fell in some areas within 24 hours, with river levels expected to continue rising into Thursday. Damaging winds up to 100 km/h are also forecast for central B.C., potentially causing utility outages and difficult driving conditions. Rainfall warnings are also active for various parts of Vancouver Island, with 150-200mm of rain expected, leading to potential localized flooding and landslides.