3:04 PM PDT Tuesday 20 August 2024 Special Weather Statement in effect for: East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River Local heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected. Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River. When: Wednesday and Wednesday night. Amount: 30 to 50 mm. Remarks: An upper level disturbance will bring showers and thunderstorms to the northern and central sections of East Vancouver Island on Wednesday. The showers will begin Wednesday morning and end early Thursday morning and could be locally heavy. Heavy downpours could cause flash floods and water pooling on road. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm .