Yes, we know rain at this time of year is nothing new for Burnaby, but according to Environment Canada, a big one is set to hit the city.
A special weather statement has been issued with a storm predicted to dump heaping buckets of rain on Burnaby and the rest of Metro Vancouver.
The system is forecast to hit Metro Vancouver by this afternoon (Thursday), bringing up to 90 millimetres of rain, strong southeasterly winds and initial temperatures cold enough to trigger snow at higher elevations.
Expect flooding at some of the usual spots, which include Still Creek near Willingdon.
BC Hydro says it is bracing for electrical outages caused by high winds. A statement from the utility says it is now preparing for possible damage from high winds linked to the latest storm set to hammer the south coast and Vancouver Island. Customers in those areas are encouraged to prepare for potential outages, the statement says.
- With files from the Tri-City News
