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Stormcast: Vancouver forecast calling for risk of a thunderstorm tonight

While the Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for bright sunshine on Wednesday, June 19, it also calls for a risk of thunderstorms in the evening.

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While the Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for bright sunshine on Wednesday, June 19, it also calls for a risk of thunderstorms in the evening.

Environment Canada calls for mainly sunny skies with a high of 20°C during the day, followed by a 40 percent chance of showers during the evening. In addition, the forecast includes a risk of thunderstorms and a low of 13°C overnight.

Following this, Thursday's forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of showers during the day and a high of 19°C. However, the skies are expected to clear Thursday evening, and Friday and Saturday are expected to bright and sunny.

Sunday's forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of showers during the day and a 30 percent chance of showers during the evening. Monday and Tuesday's forecasts also call for a chance of rain.

Metro Vancouver Weather Forecast

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British Columbia saw an impressive 17 weather records broken across the province on Wednesday, June 13 due to a very strong ridge of high pressure.

The Vancouver Area broke its previous record of 27.4°C set in 1999 with a toasty high of 29.1°C. Similarly, the White Rock Area set a new daily high of 30.9°C, which broke its previous record of 29.4°C set in 1932.