Atmospheric river to arrive on B.C.’s South Coast Tuesday evening

An atmospheric river will arrive on the South Coast of B.C. on Tuesday evening, bringing heavy rain through Wednesday.

Environment Canada has issued warnings using its new colour-coded alert system .

An orange warning for rainfall has been issued for the central Fraser Valley, including Chilliwack and east, including Hope and the Skagit Valley.

Orange alerts are issued when severe weather is likely to cause significant damage, disruption or health impacts. Impacts can be major, widespread and/or may last a few days.

Environment Canada is warning that the system will bring between 70 and 100 millimetres of rain in 24 hours. Localized flooding, high streamflows and reduced visibility on roads are likely, and some roads may become impassable.

They advise not to drive through flooded