FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for all of Northeast B.C.
A system will move into Northeast B.C. starting late Saturday afternoon. The storm could bring with it thunderstorms and up to 60 mm of rain by Sunday afternoon.
For areas closer to the Rockies could see up to 80 mm of rain.
As the low tracks into Alberta overnight, the easterly upslope flow will develop, resulting in widespread rain continuing overnight and Sunday.
Read both weather warnings for Northeast B.C. below.
Issued at 2021-08-21 17:56 UTC by Environment Canada:
Rainfall warning issued for:
B.C. Peace River, B.C. (087300)
Current details:
Heavy rain today through Sunday
Total rainfall: 40 to 60 mm with locally higher amounts possible
Other risks: Thunderstorms giving strong wind gusts and hail. Risk of a severe thunderstorm this afternoon and evening.
Location: B.C. Peace with highest rainfall near the Rockies.
Timespan: Late this afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
Remarks: A low system moving across the B.C. Peace will lead to widespread showers with thunderstorms giving heavy downpours late this afternoon and evening. As the low tracks into Alberta overnight, easterly upslope flow will develop resulting in widespread rain continuing overnight and Sunday.
Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm are likely. There is the potential for locally higher amounts up to 80 mm. The highest rainfall amounts are expected near the Rockies, or in areas hit by heavy thunderstorm downpours.
Conditions will improve Sunday evening as the system departs.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Heavy rainfall in combination with other weather factors, such as hail, wind and lightning will make outdoor activities unsafe.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #BCStorm.
Issued at 2021-08-21 17:47 UTC by Environment Canada:
Special weather statement issued for:
Fort Nelson, B.C. (088100)
Muncho Lake Park – Stone Mountain Park, B.C. (088200)
Current details:
Heavy rain showers beginning this afternoon to Sunday morning.
Total rainfall: Near 40 mm.
Other Risks: Thunderstorms giving gusty winds and lightning.
Location: Near the Northern Rocky Mountains including eastern sections of Muncho Lake Park- Stone Mountain Park, and near Highway 97 south of Fort Nelson.
Timespan: This afternoon through Sunday morning.
Remarks: A low system crossing the region will bring widespread showers beginning this afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms embedded in this system may lead to locally heavy downpours which could lead to water pooling on roads or local flooding. Showers will ease Sunday.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #BCStorm.
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