Tag: Weather
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BOM Christmas Weather: East Cool, West Heat Across Australia
Overview Australia faces a contrasting Christmas forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), with a cool, mild to chilly east and a sweltering, humid west. The next few days are set to bring a smorgasbord of extreme weather: Expect heat and humidity in the west, severe thunderstorms in several inland regions, and tropical storm activity…
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Southern Manitoba Weather Triggers Friday School Cancellations and Road Updates
Overview: Weather-related disruptions in southern Manitoba Inclement weather has prompted school cancellations and activity disruptions across southern Manitoba on Friday. With ongoing winter conditions, families are encouraged to stay informed about closures and to monitor road conditions before leaving home. Manitoba 511 remains the go-to source for the latest road information, including detours and closures…
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More Rain Expected on Christmas Day, Going into the New Year: SA Weather Service
Overview: A Wet Christmas Ahead South Africans are bracing for more wet weather as the festive period approaches. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) announced during a media briefing that rain is expected to persist on Christmas Day and continue into the New Year. The developing climatic pattern, tied to a weakening La Niña phenomenon,…
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SAWS Warns of More Rain Across Christmas and into the New Year
South Africa braces for more rain over Christmas and into the New Year The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning that more wet weather is on the horizon as the country approaches Christmas Day. During a recent media briefing, SAWS explained that South Africa is in a transitional phase toward a weak…
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Saint John Urges Residents to Prepare for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
Weather forecast and EMO alert The Saint John Emergency Management Organization (EMO) is advising residents to get ready as a powerful weather system is expected to deliver heavy rainfall and strong winds on Friday. Forecasts indicate up to 30 millimeters of rain could fall, while gusts may exceed 100 km/h. With snowmelt likely to interact…
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Residents urged to prepare as Saint John faces heavy rain and strong winds
What to expect in Saint John Officials in Saint John are warning residents of a significant weather event that could impact homes, transportation, and daily routines. The Saint John Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) has issued a call to ready up as forecasts indicate heavy rainfall, strong winds, and the potential for snowmelt to affect the…
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Severe Winds Kill Man Near Coeur d’Alene; Over 70,000 Still Without Power in Inland Northwest
Overview of the Incident Strong winds swept through the Inland Northwest on Wednesday, leaving a deadly wake near Coeur d’Alene and knocking out power for tens of thousands. Officials confirmed that a man was killed when a tree fell, and utility crews continued to assess damage and restore electricity to affected areas. The immediate area…
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Xcel Likely to Cut Power for Front Range Communities Amid Dry, Windy Conditions
Overview: Why Outages Are Being Considered As the Front Range launches into a period of heightened wildfire risk, utility company Xcel Energy is prepared to shut off power to impacted communities at noon on Wednesday. The decision follows weeks of unusually dry weather, low humidity, and forecasted gusty winds that scientists and emergency officials say…
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Rain and storms as Queensland temperatures drop across the state
Forecast overview: rain, storms and cooler conditions Weather forecasters say rain and isolated thunderstorms are set to sweep across large parts of Queensland today, bringing welcomed relief from the heat but also the potential for localized disruptions. Temperatures are expected to drop across much of the sunshine state, with cloud cover prevailing in many regions.…
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Fraser Valley and North Shore Mountains Brace for Flooding as BC Warns of Heavy Rain
Brace for Impact: Vancouver Island to Metro Vancouver Hit by Heavy Rain Residents across British Columbia’s Lower Mainland were waking up to widespread power outages and rain-driven concerns as Environment Canada issued orange-level rainfall warnings. The incoming storm is forecast to pour over sections of the Fraser Valley and the North Shore Mountains, with many…