Up to 150 millimetres of rain expected over next two days for parts of Vancouver Island

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Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for parts of Vancouver Island warning that between 75 and 150 millimetres of rain could fall between Friday and Sunday.

The weather statements were issued for eastern, inland and western Vancouver Island.

Consecutive frontal systems will cross over B.C.’s South Coast Friday morning through Sunday morning and will bring heavy rain and high southeasterly winds, the weather agency warns.

“As freezing levels rise over 2000 metres on Saturday, snow melt will also add to run off. Swelling of local streams and localized flooding are possible during this time,” Environment Canada said.

There’s also heavy rain in the forecast for Victoria, with showers stretching from Thursday through Sunday, though a weather statement has not been issued for the region.

Environment Canada acknowledged there is “a fair amount of uncertainty” as to the timing and location of the frontal system, and how long the break between them will be.

The agency is asking residents in affected regions to monitor alerts and forecasts, and to report severe weather to bcstorm@canada.ca or  by using the hashtag #BCStorm on Twitter.

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