Environment Canada cautions of another 'atmospheric river' bringing up to 200mm of rain to Vancouver Island

The atmospheric river will dump heavy rain on the Central Coast, North Vancouver Island and West Vancouver Island, according to Environment Canada — with the agency specifically outlining the areas north of Tofino including Zeballos and Tahsis.

Experts with the agency suggest that rainfall will total between 100 to 200mm during the prolonged period.

The rain will hit the Central Coast and Northern Vancouver Island starting tonight and spread to West Vancouver Island by early Tuesday morning.