Thunderstorms and Heavy Downpours Tonight What: - Thunderstorms, some possibly strong - Heavy downpours - Strong wind gusts (up to 70 km/h) - Small hail Hazards: - Water pooling on roads - Sudden reduction in visibility due to heavy rain - Increased risk of debris flows or landslides When: Tonight. Where: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Greater Victoria, Malahat Highway, Southern Gulf Islands Additional information: A cold front will bring a widespread risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms to the south coast tonight, lasting into the overnight period. The greatest threat from these thunderstorms are strong wind gusts up to 70 km/h, and heavy rainfall rates. There's a very small chance of large hail (2cm or greater) for areas near the U.S. border such as Langley Township, Aldergrove and Abbotsford. Showers and the risk of thunderstorms will end Thursday morning. ### Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
