B.C. storm: Why did the wind and rain do so much damage?

[rwana]

http://i.cbc.ca/1.3210714.1441075832!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_460/storm-bc-20150829.jpg This weekend's storm hit Metro Vancouver hard, bringing trees crashing down and leaving power lines sparking. Why did the fierce wind and rain do so much damage?


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