More Thunderstorms Could Be Coming To Metro Vancouver Soon: What To Know

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Following last weekend’s thunderstorms, Metro Vancouver could be facing even more lightning this week. While the temperatures are still warm, you might want to be careful of possible rain and thunder that could be coming.

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Here’s what you need to know about this week’s weather.

Thunderstorms in Metro Vancouver this Week

For Vancouver, the forecast is looking quite rainy. Environment Canada is predicting Thursday will face showers with a risk of a thunderstorm, alongside a high of 20. You may have already noticed the skies look fairly cloudy, and that’s because the rain will most likely come in the evening, although with only a 30% chance.

Friday follows with similar weather. Skies will look primarily cloudy with another 30% chance of showers, changing to 70% in the late afternoon. Likewise, the late afternoon may also experience a thunderstorm.

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Photo: Environment Canada

And if you were wondering about the weekend, it looks like it’s going to be a mix of clouds, sun, and rain with highs of 19 on Saturday and Sunday.

Will There Be Thunderstorms Everywhere in the City?

Odds are, most likely.

Environment Canada is predicting thunderstorms all throughout Metro Vancouver, meaning that your neighbourhood could see them on Thursday and Friday.

But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of things to do indoors. Check out our Things to Do section to make sure you still have something interesting lined up while the thunderstorms are passing through.

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