BC NEWS, FORT ST. JOHN

Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Last updated at 5:29 am, June 14.

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UPDATE 3 – A Rainfall Warning has been issued for the North Peace region. 40 to 60 mm of rain is expected between Friday evening and late Saturday evening. For the South Peace, 15 to 25 mm is expected.

Please note that because there will be a lot of water in a short period of time, flooding is likely to occur in areas suppressed by wildfire and other areas prone to erosion from water, including ditches and creek beds. Be careful around all areas of water as the ground could become unsafe.

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UPDATE 2 – The North Peace region is set to receive the most rain from this storm system. On Friday, 25 mm is expected in the North with lesser amounts in the South Peace region for Friday, around 10 mm. On Saturday, the North is expected to receive an additional 20 mm of rain and the South Peace, 15 to 20 mm of rain is expected. The system is set to move out of the area late Saturday. Next update is Friday morning.

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UPDATE 1 – Total rainfall on Friday for the North Peace region is 25 mm. And for the South Peace, 10 mm for Friday. Saturday totals have not changed and remain the same, 20-25 mm. The heaviest rain will fall during the late evening and overnight Saturday. Next update after 4pm Thursday.

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A weather pattern change is in the works and with it comes some much needed rainfall for the BC Peace region…

If the forecast pans out, the North Peace Region could see between 30-50 mm of rainfall between Friday and Saturday and into Sunday. For the South Peace region, between 30-70 mm of rainfall could fall between Friday and Saturday before the system moves on out Sunday.

It is still a bit early for true amounts of precipitation therefore an update will be provided on Thursday morning and again Friday morning on this same post. A Rainfall Warning maybe issued if necessary.

This is just a heads-up that heavy rain is coming up and the forecast could very well change between now and Friday.