Weather warnings are expanding Thursday to a Flood Watch issued for North Vancouver Island and a High Streamflow Advisory for Vancouver Island – West, East and South, says the BC River Forecast Centre.

Environment Canada’s forecasted storm system on Wednesday for B.C.’s coastal areas remains in place until Friday with rainfall and wind warnings, as well as advisories from the BC River Forecast Centre.

On Wednesday afternoon, the centre issued a Flood Watch for North Vancouver Island, and a High Streamflow Advisory for western, eastern, and southern parts of Vancouver Island – from Sooke to Campbell River.

“Heavy rain and high streamflow bring increased risk for unstable banks, river erosion, submerged roads, swift water hazards, flooding and landslides,” says the ministry.

By Friday, t

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