Wet weather on the way

The first Pacific storm of the fall season will arrive this afternoon bringing rain and blustery winds to the South Coast. This storm system will exit the region Wednesday.

Rainfall amounts near 60 mm are expected for West Vancouver Island, 40 mm for Howe Sound and 20-30 mm for the remaining South Coast regions.

Strong southeasterly winds of 60 km/h will develop this evening for portions of Victoria and Eastern Vancouver Island. Winds of 40-60 km/h are expected along the remaining regions adjacent to the Strait of Georgia. Winds will diminish Wednesday afternoon.

Issued: 5:00 AM PDT Tuesday 23 September 2014

Today

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers this morning. Rain beginning early this afternoon. Amount 5 mm. High 15.

Tonight

Rain. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Low 10.

Wednesday

Cloudy. Showers beginning in the morning. Amount 5 to 10 mm. High 15.

Thursday

Showers. Low 10. High 17.

Friday

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 9. High 17.

Saturday

A mix of sun and cloud. Low 6. High 20.

Sunday

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 10. High 18.

Monday

Cloudy. Low 9. High 17.