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A very low pressure system combined with a high astronomical tide could lead to coastal flooding in Metro Vancouver, the southern Gulf Islands and the Saanich Peninsula.
According to a special weather statement issued by Environment Canada, the period of low barometric pressure and high astronomical tide will produce elevated water levels peaking at noon Sunday and lasting until Tuesday.
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“Minor coastal flooding is possible along exposed shorelines,” the statement read. “The threat from wind and waves accompanying high water levels will be the greatest today. Elevated water levels at high tide are likely to persist on Monday and Tuesday.”
Environment Canada has also issued a special weather statement warning of very heavy rain expected to hit B.C.’s South Coast on Monday, lasting 24 hours.
This weather event will impact Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, Whistler, Sea to Sky Highway, West Vancouver Island, Inland Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast.
“A potent and impactful storm (an atmospheric river) will make landfall on Monday bringing areas of heavy rain as it moves across southern B.C. Very heavy rainfall and rain on snow at higher elevations will increase the risk of flooding and landslides. This event is forecast to be much weaker in comparison to the event of November 2021 but please continue to monitor forecasts for the latest information,” the statement read.
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