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Rainfall warning, with amounts nearing 50 mm, issued for Lower Mainland

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Chief meteorologist Mark Madryga has the morning forecast for Thursday, Nov. 11., including details of a rainfall warning as a large weather system headed towards B.C.'s south coast. – Nov 11, 2021

A rainfall warning is in effect for the Lower Mainland.

Issued by Environment Canada early Thursday, the warning stretches from Howe Sound through Metro Vancouver to the Fraser Valley.

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The national weather agency is calling for rainfall amounts nearing 50 millimetres, spanning from Thursday afternoon through to early Friday morning.

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“A developing Pacific frontal system will spread rain into the Lower Mainland late this afternoon,” Environment Canada said in its warning, adding that localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible, and that people should watch out for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

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A satellite view of the incoming weather system.“The rain will become heavy tonight and then end early Friday morning as the system moves out of the region.”

Of note, a secondary wave of moisture appears to be in the forecast Sunday through Monday, with even larger rainfall totals.

A graphic showing computer modelling of possible rainfall totals Saturday night through Monday. Global News / Skytracker

The systems will also produce heavy rain on the North Shore mountains and the Coquihalla Highway as the freezing level rises.

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