Fall hit yesterday and just like that, the first fall storm hit the lower mainland this morning. The storm is set to last until early Friday but rain will carry on until Saturday.

Vancouver is expected to be hit will 40 to 70 millimetres of rain over the course of today. They are expecting flooding from the rain, along with heavy winds, thunder and lightening.

Meteorologist, Mark Madryga says, this is the strongest weather system that some areas have seen in months.

Klahanie, Port Moody

Some people are saying this weather is “unacceptable” and others have different concerns. Thunder and lightening is never good for those who are dog owners as most dogs are scared of it.

A Port Moody dog owner is worried about her dog, Stanley, as he is terrified of thunder and runs anytime he hears it.

She says, “well it’s certainly going to make dog walking interesting. My dog is absolutely terrified of the thunder. I’m sure he will spend the rest of the night hiding at the back of my closet.”

Already, White Rock has 2000 people without power as a tree fell on a power line in the early morning.

BC Ferries are expected to have delays and many cancellations.

Be safe and stay dry out there.