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Coastal flooding - Vancouver Island Coastline from Cape Scott to Nootka Sound

Reported by Environment Canada Weather Alerts

The statement warns of possible coastal flooding along west Vancouver Island near noon Saturday and Sunday, associated with elevated ocean water, strong winds and waves exceeding highest astronomical tide.

At a glance

  • Affected location: Vancouver Island Coastline from Cape Scott to Nootka Sound
A 110 ton Travelift, boat hoist, at the Campbell River Dry Dock, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Illustrative image: A 110 ton Travelift, boat hoist, at the Campbell River Dry Dock, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. — Kalamazadkhan/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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The notice specifies two near-noon periods and the affected coastline.

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Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
6/10

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