Yellow Warning: Severe Thunderstorm in Effect for East Vancouver Island
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A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for East Vancouver Island from Courtenay to Campbell River until 2:16 a.m. PDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- East Vancouver Island, British Columbia
- Issued
- August 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
Yellow warning for severe thunderstorm issued by Environment Canada. Effective from 5:17 p.m. PDT on August 15, 2026, until 2:16 a.m. PDT on August 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River.
What You Should Do
Heavy rain may cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain.
Timeline
Alert effective immediately from 5:17 p.m. PDT and expires at 2:16 a.m. PDT on August 15, 2026.
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