Environment Canada warns of gusts, hail amid thunderstorm strikes in Metro Vancouver

Severe thunderstorm alerts issued for parts of Vancouver Island Friday

Environment Canada has issued a new thunderstorm alert for parts of eastern Vancouver Island after ending a similar warning in other areas Friday afternoon. The latest warning, issued at 5:17 p.m. Friday, covers eastern Vancouver Island from Courtenay to Campbell River. The weather agency said a slow-moving thunderstorm had now moved near Mount Washington. “Heavy rain may cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Take immedi…

Here's what caused the massive power outage in Vancouver

Vancouver thunderstorm: A nocturnal thunderstorm may have caused the outage. The Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for more thunder on Aug. 15, 2026.

11,000 in Vancouver without power as risk of 'severe' storm looms

It has been quite a stormy past 24 hours in Metro Vancouver, and there’s a chance of another severe storm this morning as many are without power. According to BC Hydro on Friday morning, over 11,000 people were without power as of around 8:50 a.m. Hundreds were without power in Richmond, too. The neighbourhoods impacted are varied, but include the Point Grey area and the King Edward area East of Vine Street and West of Laurel Street. You can see…

'Severe thunderstorm' rains down on parts of Metro Vancouver, South Coast

Around 1,600 lightning strikes were recorded over much of southern B.C., including Vancouver Island, according to Environment Canada.

Environment Canada warns of gusts, hail amid thunderstorm strikes in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Thunder and lightning were recorded over the skies of Metro Vancouver today with Environment Canada warning of thunderstorm in the region.