Update
A rainfall warning has been issued for east Vancouver Island, between Courtenay-Comox and Campbell River. Environment Canada says 30 to 40 mm of rain has been reported so far. Additional amounts of 30 to 40 mm are possible by Sunday morning.
A wind warning was issued Saturday afternoon for Greater Victoria and east and west Vancouver Island.
Environment Canada says southeast winds up to 80 km/h could develop this evening over the Sunshine Coast and East Vancouver Island, then spread to Metro Vancouver, the Gulf Islands and Victoria overnight.
Wind Warning - up to 80 km/h for #BC inner south coast this evening - Sunday morning. https://t.co/v6vkR7LhoD. Send us your weather reports - only if it is safe to do so - using #BCStorm.
— ECCC Weather BC (@ECCCWeatherBC) January 20, 2018
Winds of up to 100 kilometres an hour could develop over western Vancouver Island overnight, easing Sunday morning as the system moves inland.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
Residents are advised to secure loose objects that may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage and to be prepared to adjust their driving to changing road conditions.
Several beaches, including those in Pacific Rim National Park, were closed this week as the west coast of Vancouver Island was hit with high winds and swells of up to 9.5 metres.
Beaches remained closed in Tofino on Saturday due to a combination of strong winds and large swells.
UPDATE: #Tofino beaches remain closed today.
— District of Tofino (@TofinoCA) January 20, 2018
Strong forecasted winds + large swells + lots of logs and debris rolling around make for very hazardous conditions. Thank you for respecting all closures and playing it safe. #BcStorm #CoastSmart pic.twitter.com/i4eQwTI1mf
Parks Canada says the wave danger rating in Pacific Rim park is expected to be extreme throughout the weekend.
Extreme Wave Hazard Advisory issued for Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
— Pacific Rim NPR (@PacificRimNPR) January 16, 2018
Possible Upper-shoreline Flooding – January 18th to January 20th, 2018
Please respect all temporary closures and follow directions on any associated postings. For more information: https://t.co/jVFBpluqM2 pic.twitter.com/dBewEvkRlR
The District of Ucluelet reopened sections of the Wild Pacific Trail and some beaches on Friday, but noted several hazards, including floating logs, flooding and large waves.