Storm Advisory From The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

More stormy days coming. Be safe near the water. Here's an advisory from The Pacific Rim National Park's Visitor Experience Manager

Storm advisory extended for Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

to January 26, 2012

UCLUELET, January 23, 2012 – Parks Canada has extended a storm event advisory, warning the public to use extra caution on beaches, shorelines and ocean waters in and around the national park reserve through to Thursday, January 26^th. The storm advisory was first issued on January 21^st.

During this time period, storm-force winds are expected to reach up to 80 kilometres per hour. The most dangerous period of the day is likely to be at mid-day during high tide. Storm conditions are expected to peak on Wednesday (January 25^th) with a high tide of 11.5 feet and large waves up to 25 feet in height, according to Environment Canada. These conditions could result in flooded beaches, floating logs, large waves breaking high up on shore and extremely hazardous surf conditions.

Due to fallen branches from storm damage in recent days, there are temporary closures in the park reserve:

• Radar Hill is closed
• Grice Bay is operating with one lane only

Depending of the severity of the storm, further areas may be temporarily closed to protect the public. Until that time, all other areas of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve remain open.

Visitors interested in viewing the storm are advised to use the following safer locations:

• K^wisitis Visitor Centre’s Observation Deck at Wickaninnish Beach
• Florencia Bay Lookout
  

Information:

Keith Morrison

Visitor Experience Manager

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

250-266-0257