Metro Vancouver residents are being warned that the power could go out as a storm hits B.C.’s South Coast Friday.

Power outages are possible from tree damage due to strong winds gusting up to 80 km/h, Environment Canada said in a special weather statement posted early Friday.

The alert added that travel may become difficult because of water pooling on roads, poor traction from fallen leaves and reduced visibility in heavy rain.

The federal weather agency warned that localized flooding could occur and urged residents to watch for rapidly rising river and stream levels.

Winds are expected ease in the afternoon as the front moves into the Interior of the province. Rainfall amounts for most areas will likely be be from 10 to 20 millimetres with near 30 mm closer to the mountains. Rain will

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