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Latest Weather News - Calgary

• Calgary area ‘very uniquely situated’ for study of hailstorms, says researcher

  Researchers with the Northern Hail Project deploying some new 'hail sensors' this year to collect information on size and impact of storms in Canada's 'hail alley.'

  Science

  Jul 16
• Alberta entering prolonged mosquito season not seen in decades: ‘Eaten alive’

  'There's water in places I haven't seen in literally decades. The mosquitoes are being produced from those habitats,' said Edmonton biological sciences technician Mike Jenkins.

  Environment

  Jul 14
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• Deep sinkhole opens up in north Edmonton after weekend thunderstorms

  The City of Edmonton and EPCOR say Mother Nature has pushed the wastewater system to its limits in recent weeks, as several thunderstorms have dumped massive amounts of rain.

  Weather

  Jul 13
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• More tornadoes recorded in Canada’s Prairies amid humid heat wave

  A red tornado warning was issued by Environment Canada around 5:30 p.m. Saturday for the County of Vermilion River, Alta., but was cancelled roughly 30 minutes later.

  Canada

  Jul 12
• Kananaskis drying up after recent floods but some trails remain closed

  It's been two weeks since heavy rainfall flooded parts of Kananaskis, resulting in evacuations and a bridge collapse. Now the land is recovering and drying up for summer.

  Weather

  Jul 11
• 5 people injured after tornado hits campground near Alberta-Saskatchewan border

  The Alberta RCMP are expected to provide an update Thursday afternoon after two tornadoes are reported to have touched down Wednesday evening in eastern Alberta.

  Weather

  Jul 9
• Cleanup underway but Alberta town faces long road to recovery after recent rains

  The cleanup from the recent heavy rains and flooding that hit the town of Tofield, Alta., will take months. But some residents say it's a miracle the damage wasn't even worse.

  Weather

  Jul 7
• Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in several provinces

  As the heat wave is expected to continue across parts of the country into the weekend, people are reminded to take action to protect themselves.

  Weather

  Jul 1
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• Extreme heat, flooding pose safety concerns for Canada Day celebrations

  As communities across Canada prepare for Canada Day, extreme heat and flooding are proving logistically challenging for typical celebrations like fireworks.

  Weather

  Jun 30
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• Flood watches, warnings remain in place as cleanup takes place across Alberta

  While the worst of the rain may be over following a massive storm that slammed into central and southern Alberta on the weekend, huge cleanup efforts are now underway.

  Environment

  Jun 29
• Wildfire forces evacuation of remote Northwest Territories village

  The Northwest Territories government's website says the Dehcho fire is roughly seven kilometres west of the Fort Simpson Airport and remains out of control.

  Canada

  Jun 29
• Flooding concerns, tornado threats sweep across Canadian Prairies

  Flooding concerns are mounting in Alberta as Edmonton nears a June rainfall record, while tornado watches and severe storms threaten parts of Saskatchewan.

  Weather

  Jun 27
• Edmonton region to be deluged by 30-60 mm of rain — possibly setting a new record

  This month has been the second-wettest June ever in Edmonton and is now on track to break the record that has existed since 1914.

  Weather

  Jun 24
• Sunny skies return to central Alberta but flooding continues

  Central Alberta is getting a break from the rain but areas are still dealing with the fall out. High river levels and floods are posing a safety risk in some situations. 

  Weather

  Jun 23
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• Flooded Alberta farmland raises concerns about crop losses

  Farming fields in low-lying areas across Alberta have become rivers and ponds after the continuous downpour of rain over the weekend, raising concerns about crop losses.

  Weather

  Jun 22
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• Town of Tofield floods after massive rainfall: ‘Never seen this much water here’

  Southeast of Edmonton, an overland flooding alert was issued for Tofield after two days of heavy rain turned roads, fields, parking lots and other low-lying areas into lakes.

  Weather

  Jun 22
• Entire dock, with boats attached, swept away after heavy rainfall in Edmonton

  After a heavy rainfall, one might expect to see debris floating down the North Saskatchewan River — but one sight late Monday morning caught some by surprise.

  Weather

  Jun 22
• Emergency alerts across Edmonton area as rainfall pushes stormwater systems to capacity

  So far this June, Edmonton has recorded 189 mm of rain — the most in more than 60 years — and more rain is expected before the end of the month.

  Weather

  Jun 22
• Regina hailstorm sees $80M in damages and over 10K insurance claims

  More than 10,000 claims have been filed after Regina's June hailstorm, the latest in a string of costly severe weather events across Western Canada.

  Consumer

  Jun 19
• Elks embrace rain ahead of home opener against Als

  The Edmonton Elks moved back into the familiar confines of Commonwealth Stadium this week, but they still couldn't escape the rain that has been their almost constant companion since early in training camp.

  Sports

  Jun 19
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• Extreme weather driving sharp rise in Alberta insurance premiums

  Industry officials say the cost of home insurance in Alberta has surged dramatically as insurers grapple with mounting claims tied to natural disasters.

  Environment

  Jun 19
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• Officials urge Calgarians to play it safe on the water this summer

  Calgary officials say water incidents can be easily avoided by knowing your route, current river conditions, and the skill level of your group on the water.

  Canada

  Jun 17
• Cleanup underway after ‘nasty’ Alberta storm topples trees, damages roofs and buildings

  A huge cleanup is underway after a nasty storm swept across southern Alberta on Tuesday, leaving toppled trees, ripped off roofs and a trail of destruction.

  Weather

  Jun 17
• Funnel clouds, landspout tornadoes possible across much of central Alberta

  Conditions will be favourable Wednesday for the development of funnel clouds which could become weak tornadoes, Environment Canada said in a special weather statement.

  Weather

  Jun 17