You may want to stay inside because heavy rainfall has caused flooding on the streets of Metro Vancouver.

A video sent to Daily Hive shows heavy flooding in Dick’s Lumber parking lot located at Gilmore Street in Burnaby.

A white car can be seen almost half-way submerged in water, in a video captured by Bel Dadwal.

Things weren’t any better along nearby Still Creek Drive, where water reached the headlights of a sedan in the McDonald’s parking lot.

The low-lying area frequently floods when there is heavy rainfall in the region.

Maybe that Big Mac really wasn’t worth it. Location: McD parking lot along Still Creek Drive #bcstorm pic.twitter.com/LnPLDH9lLB — Gladys (@gvogstad) December 11, 2018

On Facebook, the BC SPCA in Maple Ridge made a public call for help on social media after its parking lot was completely flooded.

Earlier today Environment Canada warned of “adverse weather conditions” in the following areas:

Metro Vancouver – northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge

North Shore – including West Vancouver and North Vancouver

A wind warning has also been issued for the following areas:

Metro Vancouver – southeast including Surrey and Langley

Metro Vancouver – southwest including Richmond and Delta

The issue warns of strong winds clocking anywhere from 60 to 80 km/h and that are capable of causing damage.

Winds of up to 70 km/h are also expected near the Juan de Fuca Strait. Fortunately, neither of these gusts are expected to carry over for longer than 24 hours.

See also</s>Another powerful storm is headed for B.C.'s South Coast, triggering rainfall warnings in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and parts of Vancouver Island.

Environment Canada is forecasting heavy rain will start pouring late Wednesday afternoon or early in the evening as a "moisture-laden frontal wave" reaches the region.

Up to 6 cm of rainfall is expected in some areas of the mainland through Thursday, and Environment Canada cautions there could be more localized flooding.

"Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads," the weather agency said in a warning. "If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts."

People in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and Abbotsford are all being told to be extra careful on the roads.

Tuesday's storm caused issues across the region, washing out busy streets and flooding a SkyTrain station along TransLink’s Expo Line.

Buildings in parts of Vancouver also suffered flood damage, and BC Ferries was forced to cancel a morning sailing from Tsawwassen to Victoria.

On Vancouver Island, Environment Canada is forecasting up to 5 cm of rainfall between Qualicum Beach and Fanny Bay Wednesday, though the frontal wave is expected to depart overnight.

To receive Environment Canada weather warnings and alerts straight to your phone, download CTV Vancouver's free Weather Watch app. Click here for more information, including how to download.</s>Another powerful storm is headed for B.C.'s South Coast, triggering rainfall warnings in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and parts of Vancouver Island.

Environment Canada is forecasting heavy rain will start pouring Wednesday evening and Thursday as a "moisture-laden frontal wave" reaches the region.

Up to 90 millimetres of rainfall is expected in some areas of the mainland through Thursday night, and Environment Canada cautions there could be more localized flooding.

"Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads," the weather agency said in a warning. "If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts."

People in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and Abbotsford are all being told to be extra careful on the roads.

On Vancouver Island, Environment Canada is forecasting up to 50 millimetres of rainfall between Qualicum Beach and Fanny Bay Wednesday, though the frontal wave is expected to depart overnight.

Snow is possible further inland, including along the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt. A snowfall warning issued Wednesday suggests as much as 40 centimetres could fall by the time the storm has passed.

The snow is expected to start Wednesday and intensify overnight, easing late Thursday evening. The warning is in effect for the Boundary, East and West Columbia, Fraser Valley, Fraser Canyon, Kootenay Lake, Nicola, Shuswap and West Kootenay regions of B.C.

The storm comes a day after another downpour caused issues across Metro Vancouver, washing out busy streets and flooding a SkyTrain station along TransLink’s Expo Line.

Buildings in parts of Vancouver also suffered flood damage, and BC Ferries was forced to cancel a morning sailing from Tsawwassen to Victoria.

To receive Environment Canada weather warnings and alerts straight to your phone, download CTV Vancouver's free Weather Watch app. Click here for more information, including how to download.</s>A day after wind swept B.C.'s South Coast, delaying and cancelling some ferry sailings, Environment Canada has issued a new round of wind and rain warnings.

A rainfall warning is in effect for East Vancouver Island from Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay.

The agency says heavy rain will develop late Wednesday afternoon or early evening, with up to 50 millimetres expected to fall between Qualicum Beach and Fanny Bay.

The rainfall will ease overnight, but could lead to flash floods and water pooling on roads, Environment Canada warns drivers.

Wind warnings are also in effect for north and west Vancouver Island.

In the north, southwest winds of up to 90 kilometres an hour could hit exposed coastal sections of the island in the afternoon.

On the west coast of the island, strong southwest winds will reach speeds of up to 80 km/h.

The winds could toss around loose objects and cause damage to buildings, according to Environment Canada.

They're expected to ease overnight as a frontal wave moves out of the region.</s>This week's winter storm is officially out in full force.

Rain, wind and snowfall warnings are in effect for B.C.'s South Coast, from the west coast of Vancouver Island to the West Kootenay. Metro Vancouver, in particular, is in for a deluge of rain.

Environment Canada says the following regions can expect between 70 and 90 millimetres of rain by Friday morning. Localized flooding and washouts near rivers and creeks are possible.

The weather agency has forecast a dump of snow in these areas, which includes several major highways. Drivers are asked to slow down and be careful on the roads.
• Coquihalla Highway (Hope to Merritt) — Up to 15 centimetres

Gusts of 70-100 km/h are expected in these parts of the province on Thursday, particularly in the most exposed areas:

The South Coast has been battered by winter weather this week. On Tuesday, pouring rain caused flooding, road closures, traffic disruptions and SkyTrain delays in Metro Vancouver.</s>VANCOUVER - Powerful winds are set to to sweep British Columbia on Friday with gusts of up to 100 kilometres an hour in some areas.

Environment Canada has posted wind warnings for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island and parts of the Interior.

The national weather agency says it expects strong winds that may cause damage to buildings, such as damage to roof shingles and windows.

The agency says winds in coastal areas will strengthen up to 70 kilometres an hour before the front moves inland and gusts reach 90 kilometres an hour.

It says powerful winds of up to 100 kilometres an hour will hit Fraser Valley in the evening and diminish after midnight.

It also says a very intense cold front will move across the southwest Interior Friday evening with winds as high as 90 kilometres an hour.

Strong winds are also expected to develop in the central Interior late this afternoon with gusts up to 80 kilometres an hour in Prince George.

To receive Environment Canada weather warnings and alerts straight to your phone, download CTV Vancouver's free Weather Watch app. Click here for more information, including how to download.</s>VANCOUVER -- Powerful winds are set to sweep British Columbia on Friday with gusts of up to 100 kilometres an hour in some areas.

Environment Canada has posted wind warnings for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island and parts of the Interior.

The national weather agency says it expects strong winds that may cause damage to buildings, such as damage to roof shingles and windows.

The agency says winds in coastal areas will strengthen up to 70 kilometres an hour before the front moves inland and gusts reach 90 kilometres an hour.

It says powerful winds of up to 100 kilometres an hour will hit Fraser Valley in the evening and diminish after midnight.

The weather prompted BC Ferries to cancel several mid-day sailings on major routes that take passengers from the Vancouver area to the Nanaimo and Victoria areas.

Environment Canada also says a very intense cold front will move across the southwest Interior Friday evening with winds as high as 90 kilometres an hour.

Strong winds are also expected to develop in the central Interior late this afternoon with gusts up to 80 kilometres an hour in Prince George.</s>For the third straight day, Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for parts of Vancouver Island.

The warnings are in effect for Greater Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands, west Vancouver Island and east Vancouver Island from Courtenay to Campbell River and Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay.

Environment Canada says yet another in a series of intense low-pressure storms will produce southeast winds of 70 kilometres an hour, with gusts of up to 90 km/h over exposed sections on the east coast of the island.

Homeowners should protect against damage caused by loose objects being tossed around by the wind.

The winds are expected to ease Friday night, Environment Canada says.

Earlier in the week, a meteorologist for the agency said another storm was slated to move into the region Saturday evening into Sunday, with "storm after storm" expected next week.</s>As commuters slogged through an ugly rainstorm on Thursday morning, two otters found time to go for a leisurely swim on a flooded Burnaby road.

Torrential rainfall flooded Still Creek Drive in the morning, leaving some vehicles — including an RCMP cruiser — stuck in the water.

A Global BC cameraman helped one vehicle out of the water.

Two otters, on the other hand, enjoyed the water, bobbing and floating along Still Creek Drive.

A rainfall warning is in effect for much of Metro Vancouver.

WATCH: Metro Vancouver rainfall warning: 70 to 90 mm of rain expected in some area

Forecasters are predicting between 70 and 90 millimetres of rain to fall across parts of Metro Vancouver.

Otters have been in the headlines as of late. A hungry river otter gained international attention after feasting on koi in Vancouver’s Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden.

Vancouver Park Board brings in expert to deal with hungry otter Experts being called in to help capture rogue Vancouver otter</s>@NEWS1130Traffic Starting to flood out everywhere this is Kent & Fraser St., Vancouver its a swimming pool 🏊🏼🌊 pic.twitter.com/m5Tsgj7gT8 — Steven M (@thescriptclub) December 11, 2018 



Maybe that Big Mac really wasn't worth it. Location: McD parking lot along Still Creek Drive #bcstorm pic.twitter.com/LnPLDH9lLB — Gladys (@gvogstad) December 11, 2018 



Uh-oh, looks like someone ignored the "this section is closed" barrier. pic.twitter.com/NlKXkz5zng — Jennifer C (@flyingfingers73) December 11, 2018 



Flash flooding on 11 December, 2018, caused severe transport problems in parts of Vancouver, Canada.Roads and highways were submerged. Local news reports said that emergency crews responded to at least 30 calls for vehicles in flood-related emergencies. The heavy rainfall also caused issues for transit services on the Expo Line (TransLink) service after tunnels were flooded.Environment Canada said that the heavy rain was brought by the first in a series of December storms that moved across coastal British Colombia.
Environment Canada issues rainfall and wind warnings in Metro Vancouver after severe flash flooding caused minor damage in the area.