8:47 PM PDT Monday 10 October 2016 Special weather statement in effect for:[/align]
Metro Vancouver
[align=start]A series of powerful October storms will approach the BC South coast late Wednesday night bringing heavy rains and strong winds through the weekend.
Rainfall will be heavy at times. Total rainfall accumulations from these storms may exceed 200 mm for West and Inland areas of Vancouver Island, while inner coastal regions may exceed 100 mm.
Strong winds will also accompany these storms. Winds over exposed coastal areas may exceed 80 km/h at times during these storms.