B.C. storm brings rain, river advisories for South Coast [Video]

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special weather statement for Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound and parts of the Fraser Valley and Sunshine Coast as another storm approaches.

“Rain will begin Sunday afternoon and will intensify Sunday evening before easing on Monday afternoon,” the advisory reads.

“Rainfall amounts of 30 to 40 millimetres are expected by Monday morning with locally higher amounts possible.”

Strong winds are also in the forecast, particularly on Sunday night, ECCC said.

The storm may bring a variety of hazards, including reduced visibility, washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts, and power outages from downed trees, the weather agency added.

Sunday’s storm is the latest to prompt warnings of wet, windy weather on B.C.’s South Coast this fall.

It follows a record-breaking atmospheric river that led to four deaths and caused significant damage on Oct. 19, as well as a windstorm earlier this week that left …