Tag: Storm
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Very local Rain Warning for Qualicum Beach – Possible Wind Storm Friday
We got a nice break from the rain overnight. The break is going to end by about 10AM this morning particularly if you are on the East side of the Island from Qualicum up to Courtenay. Environment Canada has issued a very specific rain warning for the area between Qualicum Beach and Fanny Bay and…
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Rainy stormy day and week ahead
It’s December and we’re getting some pretty typical December weather. Plenty of rain is in the forecast along with Wind tomorrow and probably again Thursday or Friday. Check out the next two images. They are 3 day (72hr) accumulations of rain Sunday 4PM to Wednesday 4PM, then Wednesday to Saturday. That is as much as…
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Careful on the Roads!
There are reports of severe ugliness on Sutton Pass tonight. No doubt it hasn’t gotten any better. Expect lots of white stuff at higher elevations, and we might get some in the City here as well. Right now, it’s falling as thick rain, if you’re at the lake, or maybe even Hamburger Heights, you might…
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National Weather Warning System
Saw this today at ViveLeCanada.ca The CRTC-approved program will force all broadcasters to issue weather alerts during severe weather. “You are going to have an automatic interruption of your TV and your radio and other technologies,” including cellphones, satellite TV and internet service, said Chuck Sanderson with Manitoba’s Emergency Measures Organization. The national system will…
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Wild Washington Weather!
Just watching the late news, there is a Blizzard Warning for Snoqualmie Pass in Washington State for tomorrow! Very rare. They’re expecting very strong winds down there, heavy snow, heavy rain. Sounds pretty crazy! We’re not supposed to get quite the beating. But look at that barometer! It fell off a cliff earlier this evening.…