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VANCOUVER, B.C.: Thursday, Oct. 27. Today’s weather is expected to start out with a few showers changing to rain, at times heavy this afternoon, with gusty winds, and a high of 11 C, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. The agency has posted a special weather statement for wind, saying gusts of up to 80 km/h could hit along the Strait of Georgia, including parts of Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound, Sunshine Coast, and East Vancouver Island. It warns residents in those areas could lose power.
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Meantime, a rain warning remains in effect for some parts of Metro Vancouver, including the North Shore, Tri-Cities, and Maple Ridge areas. The agency is forecasting up to 70 millimetres of rain today, with more possible over higher terrain. The heavy rain is expected to taper Thursday evening.
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The agency warns that downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
Friday looks a bit drier, with a mix of sun and cloud, and only a slight chance of showers followed by cloudy skies on Saturday, highs of 11 C and 12 C, respectively. Then it’s back to rain on Sunday, and 13 C and a good chance of showers for Halloween on Monday.
Weather: Vancouver, B.C.
Today: A few showers changing to rain at times heavy this afternoon. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind southeast 40 km/h gusting to 60 except gusting to 80 near the water. Temperature steady near 11 C. UV index 1 or low.
Tonight: Rain at times heavy ending near midnight then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light late this evening. Low 7 C.
Tomorrow: A mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 11 C.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada
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