You may want to stay inside because heavy rainfall has caused flooding on the streets of Metro Vancouver.

A video sent to Daily Hive shows heavy flooding in Dick’s Lumber parking lot located at Gilmore Street in Burnaby.

A white car can be seen almost half-way submerged in water, in a video captured by Bel Dadwal.

Things weren’t any better along nearby Still Creek Drive, where water reached the headlights of a sedan in the McDonald’s parking lot.

The low-lying area frequently floods when there is heavy rainfall in the region.

Maybe that Big Mac really wasn’t worth it. Location: McD parking lot along Still Creek Drive #bcstorm pic.twitter.com/LnPLDH9lLB — Gladys (@gvogstad) December 11, 2018

On Facebook, the BC SPCA in Maple Ridge made a public call for help on social media after its parking lot was completely flooded.

Earlier today Environment Canada warned of “adverse weather conditions” in the following areas:

Metro Vancouver – northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge

North Shore – including West Vancouver and North Vancouver

A wind warning has also been issued for the following areas:

Metro Vancouver – southeast including Surrey and Langley

Metro Vancouver – southwest including Richmond and Delta

The issue warns of strong winds clocking anywhere from 60 to 80 km/h and that are capable of causing damage.

Winds of up to 70 km/h are also expected near the Juan de Fuca Strait. Fortunately, neither of these gusts are expected to carry over for longer than 24 hours.

See also </s> Another powerful storm is headed for B.C.'s South Coast, triggering rainfall warnings in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and parts of Vancouver Island.

Environment Canada is forecasting heavy rain will start pouring late Wednesday afternoon or early in the evening as a "moisture-laden frontal wave" reaches the region.

Up to 6 cm of rainfall is expected in some areas of the mainland through Thursday, and Environment Canada cautions there could be more localized flooding.

"Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads," the weather agency said in a warning. "If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts."

People in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and Abbotsford are all being told to be extra careful on the roads.

Tuesday's storm caused issues across the region, washing out busy streets and flooding a SkyTrain station along TransLink’s Expo Line.

Buildings in parts of Vancouver also suffered flood damage, and BC Ferries was forced to cancel a morning sailing from Tsawwassen to Victoria.

On Vancouver Island, Environment Canada is forecasting up to 5 cm of rainfall between Qualicum Beach and Fanny Bay Wednesday, though the frontal wave is expected to depart overnight.

To receive Environment Canada weather warnings and alerts straight to your phone, download CTV Vancouver's free Weather Watch app. Click here for more information, including how to download. </s> Another powerful storm is headed for B.C.'s South Coast, triggering rainfall warnings in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and parts of Vancouver Island.

Environment Canada is forecasting heavy rain will start pouring Wednesday evening and Thursday as a "moisture-laden frontal wave" reaches the region.

Up to 90 millimetres of rainfall is expected in some areas of the mainland through Thursday night, and Environment Canada cautions there could be more localized flooding.

"Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads," the weather agency said in a warning. "If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts."

People in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and Abbotsford are all being told to be extra careful on the roads.

On Vancouver Island, Environment Canada is forecasting up to 50 millimetres of rainfall between Qualicum Beach and Fanny Bay Wednesday, though the frontal wave is expected to depart overnight.

Snow is possible further inland, including along the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt. A snowfall warning issued Wednesday suggests as much as 40 centimetres could fall by the time the storm has passed.

The snow is expected to start Wednesday and intensify overnight, easing late Thursday evening. The warning is in effect for the Boundary, East and West Columbia, Fraser Valley, Fraser Canyon, Kootenay Lake, Nicola, Shuswap and West Kootenay regions of B.C.

The storm comes a day after another downpour caused issues across Metro Vancouver, washing out busy streets and flooding a SkyTrain station along TransLink’s Expo Line.

Buildings in parts of Vancouver also suffered flood damage, and BC Ferries was forced to cancel a morning sailing from Tsawwassen to Victoria.

To receive Environment Canada weather warnings and alerts straight to your phone, download CTV Vancouver's free Weather Watch app. Click here for more information, including how to download. </s> @NEWS1130Traffic Starting to flood out everywhere this is Kent & Fraser St., Vancouver its a swimming pool 🏊🏼🌊 pic.twitter.com/m5Tsgj7gT8 — Steven M (@thescriptclub) December 11, 2018 



Maybe that Big Mac really wasn't worth it. Location: McD parking lot along Still Creek Drive #bcstorm pic.twitter.com/LnPLDH9lLB — Gladys (@gvogstad) December 11, 2018 



Uh-oh, looks like someone ignored the "this section is closed" barrier. pic.twitter.com/NlKXkz5zng — Jennifer C (@flyingfingers73) December 11, 2018 



Flash flooding on 11 December, 2018, caused severe transport problems in parts of Vancouver, Canada.Roads and highways were submerged. Local news reports said that emergency crews responded to at least 30 calls for vehicles in flood-related emergencies. The heavy rainfall also caused issues for transit services on the Expo Line (TransLink) service after tunnels were flooded.Environment Canada said that the heavy rain was brought by the first in a series of December storms that moved across coastal British Colombia. </s> VANCOUVER — Police say a person is trapped on a pier in White Rock, B.C., after part of the structure collapsed in strong winds.

RCMP Const. Chantal Sears says a rescue team has been sent out.

Parts of southern British Columbia were hit by a powerful wind storm today that left thousands of BC Hydro customers without power on Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the Sunshine Coast.

BC Hydro says about 100,000 customers didn’t have electricity on Vancouver Island shortly after midday, while the lights were out for almost 130,000 in the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast.

Environment Canada issued a wind warning for those areas saying a powerful low pressure system was sweeping into the B.C. coast, bringing winds in the range of 70 to 90 km/h with gusts up to 100 km/h.

The winds also prompted cancellations or delays at BC Ferries for sailings between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay, Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, Tsawwassen to Duke Point and Tsawwassen to the Southern Gulf Islands.

Rainfall warnings were posted for Howe Sound, the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon, with Environment Canada saying 50 millimetres could drench those regions by Friday.

Snowfall or winter storm warnings were also up for mountain passes to and from the Interior with Environment Canada advising of rapidly accumulating snow on sections of a number of highways including the Sea-to-Sky, Coquihalla, Highway 3 and Highway 1 between Eagle Pass and Rogers Pass. </s> Environment Canada issued a fog advisory for Metro Vancouver early Sunday morning, warning of “near zero visibility.”

“The fog is forecast to become patchy late Sunday morning,” read the warning.

The advisory covered all of Metro Vancouver, extending to West and North Vancouver, southwest and east to Richmond, Delta, Surrey and Langley, and northeast to Coquitlam and Maple Ridge.

More to come. </s> VANCOUVER — A person who was stranded on a pier in White Rock, B.C., has been rescued after part of the structure collapsed in strong winds.

The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Victoria says on Twitter one of its helicopters successfully hoisted the person to safety.

Parts of southern British Columbia were hit by a powerful wind storm today that left thousands of BC Hydro customers without power on Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the Sunshine Coast.

BC Hydro says about 330,000 customers late Thursday afternoon didn’t have electricity on Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and on the Sunshine Coast.

Environment Canada issued a wind warning for those areas saying a powerful low pressure system was sweeping into the B.C. coast, bringing winds in the range of 70 to 90 km/h with gusts up to 100 km/h.

The winds also prompted cancellations or delays at BC Ferries for sailings between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay, Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, Tsawwassen to Duke Point and Tsawwassen to the Southern Gulf Islands.

Rainfall warnings were posted for Howe Sound, the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon, with Environment Canada saying 50 millimetres could drench those regions by Friday.

Snowfall or winter storm warnings were also up for mountain passes to and from the Interior with Environment Canada advising of rapidly accumulating snow on sections of a number of highways including the Sea-to-Sky, Coquihalla, Highway 3 and Highway 1 between Eagle Pass and Rogers Pass. </s> A day after wind swept B.C.'s South Coast, delaying and cancelling some ferry sailings, Environment Canada has issued a new round of wind and rain warnings.

A rainfall warning is in effect for East Vancouver Island from Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay.

The agency says heavy rain will develop late Wednesday afternoon or early evening, with up to 50 millimetres expected to fall between Qualicum Beach and Fanny Bay.

The rainfall will ease overnight, but could lead to flash floods and water pooling on roads, Environment Canada warns drivers.

Wind warnings are also in effect for north and west Vancouver Island.

In the north, southwest winds of up to 90 kilometres an hour could hit exposed coastal sections of the island in the afternoon.

On the west coast of the island, strong southwest winds will reach speeds of up to 80 km/h.

The winds could toss around loose objects and cause damage to buildings, according to Environment Canada.

They're expected to ease overnight as a frontal wave moves out of the region. </s> This week's winter storm is officially out in full force.

Rain, wind and snowfall warnings are in effect for B.C.'s South Coast, from the west coast of Vancouver Island to the West Kootenay. Metro Vancouver, in particular, is in for a deluge of rain.

Environment Canada says the following regions can expect between 70 and 90 millimetres of rain by Friday morning. Localized flooding and washouts near rivers and creeks are possible.

The weather agency has forecast a dump of snow in these areas, which includes several major highways. Drivers are asked to slow down and be careful on the roads.
• Coquihalla Highway (Hope to Merritt) — Up to 15 centimetres

Gusts of 70-100 km/h are expected in these parts of the province on Thursday, particularly in the most exposed areas:

The South Coast has been battered by winter weather this week. On Tuesday, pouring rain caused flooding, road closures, traffic disruptions and SkyTrain delays in Metro Vancouver.
Environment Canada issues rainfall and wind warnings in Metro Vancouver after severe flash flooding caused minor damage in the area.