wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Southeasterly winds of 70 to 90 km/h gusting up to 110 over exposed coastal areas.
Where: Haida Gwaii, North Coast, North Vancouver Island.
When: Now to Sunday morning.
Remark:
An intensifying frontal system will impact the B.C. coast today and overnight into Sunday morning. Strong southeasterly winds of 70 to 90 km/h gusting up to 110 will persist through Sunday morning over northern Vancouver Island, exposed coastal regions of BC's North Coast and Haida Gwaii. Winds will ease late Sunday morning as the system moves inland and weakens.
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Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.
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.
From: Nov 09, 2025 00:10
Until: Nov 09, 2025 16:10
flood
This statement is in effect for parts of the coast due to the following hazard(s): Higher than normal water levels.
Elevated ocean water levels accompanied by significant winds and waves are expected, possibly exceeding highest astronomical tide.
What:
- Possible coastal flooding due to storm surge coinciding with high tide.
When:
- This afternoon.
Where:
Coastlines along west and north Vancouver Island, Central Coast from Margaret Bay to Cedar Island, Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands, near Campbell River
Additional information:
Another frontal system impacts coastal B.C. this afternoon. Strong southeast winds will accompany the frontal system. The timing of the peak southeast winds with high tide will result in potential storm surge with water level higher than the highest astronomical tide.
Minor coastal flooding is likely along exposed shorelines, especially in the low-lying areas.
Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to flooding and/or debris, such as driftwood and rocks.
Coastal erosion is possible in sensitive areas, such as tidal flats, estuaries, dunes, beaches and barrier islands.
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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.
From: Nov 06, 2025 13:21
Until: Nov 07, 2025 03:12
flood
The conditions that posed a flooding threat to coastal areas have ended.
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From: Nov 07, 2025 00:05
Until: Nov 07, 2025 01:05
flood
This statement is in effect for parts of the coast due to the following hazard(s): Higher than normal water levels.
Elevated ocean water levels accompanied by significant winds and waves are expected, possibly exceeding highest astronomical tide.
What:
- Possible coastal flooding due to storm surge coinciding with high tide.
When:
Thursday afternoon
Where:
Coastlines along west and north Vancouver Island, Central Coast from Margaret Bay to Cedar Island, Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands, near Campbell River
Additional information:
Another frontal system impacts coastal B.C. Thursday afternoon. Strong southeast winds will accompany the frontal system. The timing of the peak southeast winds with high tide will result in potential storm surge with water level higher than the highest astronomical tide.
Minor coastal flooding is likely along exposed shorelines, especially in the low-lying areas.
Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to flooding and/or debris, such as driftwood and rocks.
Coastal erosion is possible in sensitive areas, such as tidal flats, estuaries, dunes, beaches and barrier islands.
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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.
From: Nov 06, 2025 00:10
Until: Nov 06, 2025 16:37
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Strong Southeast winds of 90 km/h gusting to 110.
Where: North Vancouver Island.
What:
Very strong winds over exposed coastal sections
When:
Ending later this morning.
Additional Information:
A strong frontal system is approaching the BC coast, generating very strong southeasterly winds early this morning over exposed coastal locations. The winds will gradually ease later this morning.
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Disruptions to services and travel are possible.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
From: Nov 05, 2025 16:59
Until: Nov 05, 2025 23:01
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Strong Southeast winds of 90 km/h gusting to 110
What:
Very strong winds over exposed coastal sections
When:
Late tonight into Wednesday morning.
Additional Information:
A strong frontal system is approaching the BC coast today. The weather system will generate very strong southeasterly winds beginning late tonight, especially over exposed coastal locations. The winds will gradually ease later Wednesday morning.
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Disruptions to services and travel are possible.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
From: Nov 04, 2025 13:08
Until: Nov 05, 2025 05:08
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Winds of 90 gusting to 110 km/h over exposed coastal sections.
When: now to early afternoon
Where: Northern Vancouver Island.
Remarks:
An intense front will crossing the area is bringing heavy rain and very strong winds. Southeast winds gusting near 110 km/h over exposed coastal sections of the Central Coast and northern Vancouver Island will ease early this morning as the front moves off.
###
Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
From: Oct 31, 2025 17:26
Until: Oct 31, 2025 21:32
wind
Damaging winds are no longer expected.
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From: Oct 29, 2025 03:21
Until: Oct 31, 2025 20:27
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Winds of 90 gusting to 110 km/h over exposed coastal sections.
When: early this morning.
Where: Coastal areas of the Central Coast and Northern Vancouver Island.
Remarks:
An intense front will crossing the area is bringing heavy rain and very strong winds. Southeast winds gusting near 110 km/h over exposed coastal sections of the Central Coast and northern Vancouver Island will ease early this morning as the front moves off.
###
Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
From: Oct 31, 2025 11:48
Until: Oct 31, 2025 19:00
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Winds of 90 gusting to 110 km/h over exposed coastal sections.
When: Tonight and early Friday morning.
Where: Coastal areas of the Central Coast and Northern Vancouver Island.
Remarks:
An intense front will cross the area tonight bringing heavy rain and very strong winds. Southeast winds gusting near 110 km/h over exposed coastal sections of the Central Coast and northern Vancouver Island are expected tonight. Winds will ease early Friday morning as the front moves off.
###
Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
From: Oct 31, 2025 01:04
Until: Oct 31, 2025 16:02
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Winds of 90 gusting to 110 km/h over exposed coastal sections.
When: Tonight and early Friday morning.
Where: Coastal areas of the Central Coast and Northern Vancouver Island.
Remarks:
An intense front will cross the area tonight bringing heavy rain and very strong winds. Southeast winds gusting near 110 km/h over exposed coastal sections of the Central Coast and northern Vancouver Island are expected tonight. Winds will ease early Friday morning as the front moves off.
###
Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible.
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.
From: Oct 30, 2025 11:45
Until: Oct 31, 2025 03:45
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage continue.
What:
Maximum wind speeds: 90 km/h gusting to 110.
When: Now into the overnight hours.
Where: Exposed coastal sections of northern Vancouver Island, BC's Central Coast .
Remarks:
A vigorous frontal system is impacting the BC Coast. This weather system is generating very strong southeasterly winds, especially over exposed coastal locations. Winds are expected to ease overnight.
###
Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible.
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.
From: Oct 29, 2025 04:07
Until: Oct 29, 2025 14:02
wind
Southeast winds of 80 km/h gusting to 110
What:
Very strong winds over exposed coastal sections
When:
This evening.
Where:
Exposed coastal sections of West Vancouver Island
Additional information:
A vigorous frontal system is impacting the BC Coast. This weather system is generating very strong southeasterly winds, especially over exposed coastal locations. Winds are expected to ease this evening.
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Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible. Some property damage is possible.
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.
From: Oct 29, 2025 00:42
Until: Oct 29, 2025 08:03
wind
Southeast winds of 80 km/h gusting to 110
What:
Very strong winds over exposed coastal sections
When:
Beginning near noon and continuing into this evening.
Where:
Exposed coastal sections of West Vancouver Island
Additional information:
A vigorous frontal system approaching the BC Coast today will generate strong southeasterly winds to coastal regions. Southeast winds will rise to 80 km/h gusting to 110 over exposed coastal sections near noon.
In the wake of the front, winds will veer and ease to southwest 50 km/h gusting to 70 over exposed coastal sections this evening.
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High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may occur.
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.
From: Oct 28, 2025 11:58
Until: Oct 29, 2025 03:58
wind
Southeast winds of 80 km/h gusting to 100
What:
Very strong winds over exposed coastal sections
When:
Beginning Tuesday near noon and continuing into the evening.
Where:
Exposed coastal sections of West Vancouver Island
Additional information:
A vigorous frontal system approaching the BC Coast on Tuesday will generate strong southeasterly winds to coastal regions. Southeast winds will rise to 80 km/h gusting to 100 over exposed coastal sections near noon.
In the wake of the front, winds will veer and ease to southwest 50 km/h gusting to 70 over exposed coastal sections Tuesday evening.
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High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may occur.
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.
From: Oct 27, 2025 22:33
Until: Oct 28, 2025 14:33
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: A further 20 to 30 mm of rain.
When: This morning.
Where: West Vancouver Island and Inland Vancouver Island.
Remarks: A strong frontal system is crossing Vancouver Island this morning. Heavy rain over the west and inland sections of Vancouver Island will taper to showers this morning. The highest rainfall amounts are expected over the northwestern portions of the regions, near Gold River and Zeballos.
Keep up to date with advisories and current streamflow conditions from the BC River Forecast Centre at:
https://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm
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Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.
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.
From: Oct 24, 2025 12:05
Until: Oct 25, 2025 04:05
rainfall
Significant rainfall is no longer expected.
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From: Oct 24, 2025 18:15
Until: Oct 24, 2025 19:15
rainfall
What: 80 mm of rain, with up to 140 mm possible near Gold River and Zeballos.
When: Tonight.
Where: West Vancouver Island and Inland Vancouver Island.
Remarks: A strong frontal system is moving onto the South Coast region this evening. Moderate to heavy rain will continue over the west and inland sections of Vancouver Island tonight. In the wake of the front, the rain will taper to showers early Friday morning. The highest rainfall amounts are expected over the northwestern portions of the regions, near Gold River and Zeballos.
Keep up to date with advisories and current streamflow conditions from the BC River Forecast Centre at:
https://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm
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Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.
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.
From: Oct 24, 2025 00:30
Until: Oct 24, 2025 16:30
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.
What: Extremely strong winds, especially over exposed coastal locations.
When: Tonight through midday Thursday.
Where: West coast of northern Vancouver Island, North and Central Coast - coastal sections and Haida Gwaii.
Remarks:
Another strong frontal system will cross Haida Gwaii tonight and then move southeastward across the Central Coast on Thursday. Winds will rise to southeast 90 gusting to 110 km/h over Haida Gwaii this evening before reaching the North Coast overnight and the Central Coast and northern Vancouver Island early Thursday morning.
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Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches.
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.
From: Oct 22, 2025 23:00
Until: Oct 23, 2025 15:00
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.
What:
Strong southeast winds 90 km/h gusting to 110
When:
Saturday morning
Where:
Exposed coastal sections of Central Coast and North Vancouver Island
Additional information:
A frontal system will cross the BC North and Central Coast Saturday morning. Associated with the system, strong southeasterly winds 90 km/h gusting to 110 will develop over the exposed coastal sections of the Central Coast and North Vancouver Island early Saturday morning. The winds will ease Saturday near noon.
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Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.
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.
From: Oct 17, 2025 22:28
Until: Oct 18, 2025 14:28
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall totals near 100 mm.
When: Now to overnight tonight.
Where: Northern sections of Vancouver Island near Zeballos and Tahsis.
Remarks:
A strong Pacific frontal system will bring heavy rain to the region. Rain will ease by overnight tonight.
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Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
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.
From: Sep 28, 2025 11:54
Until: Sep 29, 2025 15:04
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, continues.
What: Rainfall totals near 100 mm.
When: Now to Saturday morning.
Where: Northern sections of Vancouver Island near Zeballos and Tahsis.
Remarks:
A strong Pacific frontal system will continue to bring heavy rain to the region. Rain will ease by Saturday morning.
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Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
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.
From: Sep 27, 2025 00:02
Until: Sep 27, 2025 16:02
