'Possibly strong' thunderstorms and winds prompt special weather alert for Metro Vancouver
A special weather statement is in effect for Metro Vancouver this afternoon and tonight as thunderstorms and strong winds are in the forecast.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the region will be hit with “possibly strong” thunderstorms, heavy downpours, wind gusts up to 70 km/h, and hail.
Hazards included water pooling on roads and a sudden reduction in visibility due to the heavy rain.
ECCC
“The greatest threat from these thunderstorms are strong wind gusts up to 70 km/h, and heavy rainfall rates. There’s a very small chance of large hail (2cm or greater) for areas near the U.S. border such as Langley Township, Aldergrove and Abbotsford,” stated ECCC.
The alert is in effect for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Greater Victoria, Malahat Highway, and Southern Gulf Islands.
According to ECCC’s forecast, the storms should clear up by tomorrow, as a mix of sun and rain is predicted for Thursday.
The next full sunny day in the forecast is Sunday, with highs of 14°C.