Okanagan Storm
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City of Penticton phone lines impacted by stormOfficials say its telecommunications supplier is working toward a solution but has not given a timetable for services to be resumed.CanadaNov 16, 2021
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Storm topples trees, cuts power to thousands in Central OkanaganIn the wake of the storm, the City of Kelowna is asking residents to limit the use of the "stressed" mobile network to ensure first responders can access communications.NewsNov 15, 2021
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Okanagan Lake reaches 22 cm above full pool after ‘relentless’ rain: dam operatorReimer reassured waterfront property owners that he doesn’t expect the lake to reach levels recorded in 2017 when residents experienced significant shoreline flooding.EnvironmentJun 15, 2020
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Okanagan storm in picturesLightning strikes, flames and rainbows — Global Okanagan newshawks were busy snapping photos of Tuesday night’s spectacular storm that passed through the Valley. BC Wildfire Service said it responded to several multiple reports of new wildfires in the Kamloops Fire Centre. The BC Wildfire Service is currently responding to multiple reports of new wildfires in...WeatherJul 18, 2018
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Winter storm warnings rescinded in the OkanaganWinter storm warnings have been rescinded in the Okanagan.WeatherDec 20, 2017
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‘Mayhem’: Windstorm batters south OkanaganA windstorm that swept through B.C. hit the Penticton region hard Tuesday night. Watersport instructor Greg Garward called it utter “mayhem.” “We use to have a beach here and now we don’t the waves were coming in so hard.” Pier Water Sports surveying lakefront damage outside their business @GlobalOkanagan #penticton pic.twitter.com/oalfrK8Qnh — Shelby Thom (@Shelby_Thom) May...WeatherMay 24, 2017
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‘Storm surge phenomenon’: Assessing damage to the central Okanagan"A storm surge phenomenon on lakes, created by high winds pushing a high volume of water in one direction, in addition to wave action on top of the surge, posed a serious threat to property."May 24, 2017
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Vernon boil water notice could be lifted FridayThe Regional District of North Okanagan will be reviewing the boil water notice on Friday.WeatherMay 11, 2017
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B.C.’s southern Interior braces for nasty weatherA special weather statement from Environment Canada remains in effect, warning that heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to blanket a large part of the southern Interior late Thursday.May 10, 2017
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