Coastal Flooding Alerts for: Greater Victoria Coastline: Swartz Bay to Cordova Bay
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Coastal Flooding Statement
This statement is in effect for parts of the coast due to the following hazard(s): - Higher than normal water levels Elevated ocean water levels are expected with enhanced wave activity and moderate winds. Hazard: Possible coastal flooding due to storm surge. Water levels will likely exceed highest astronomical tide. When: Today during high tide, occuring from 11am to 2PM local time. Where: Low-lying and exposed coastal sections of the Southern Gulf Islands, Saanich Inlet, Swartz Bay to Cordova Bay, Cordova Bay to East Sooke Discussion: A series of Pacific low-pressure systems are moving across the region and coinciding with a period of high tides this weekend. The storm surge enhancement to the high tide cycle will cause water levels to exceed high astronomical tide. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.
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- Greater Victoria Coastline: Swartz Bay to Cordova Bay
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