Severe Weather
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Environment Canada changes its national alert system for extreme stormsEnvironment and Climate Change Canada has changed how it alerts Canadians to potentially lethal weather. The weather agency said it now has a more precise way of issuing warnings.WeatherJun 2
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Alberta’s severe summer weather season fast approachingWith hopes that extreme winter weather is soon behind us in Alberta, attention should turn to severe summer weather threats.WeatherMay 19
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First severe storm of the season brings hail, lightning to central AlbertaCentral Alberta and the Edmonton region saw heavy rain, hail and plenty of lightning on Tuesday, which will transition to snow overnight.WeatherMay 18
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Tornado warning for southwestern Ontario issued in errorEnvironment Canada issued the tornado warning around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, but the agency cancelled it about 15 minutes later.WeatherApr 27
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Severe weather: 2020 ranked as 4th most expensive year for insurance damageAccording to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, insured damage for severe weather events across the nation tallied just under $2.4 billion.CanadaJan 23
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Wind gusts reached 137 km/h in province on Wednesday thanks to Alberta Clipper low-pressure systemEnvironment Canada said a day of fierce winds in Alberta saw gusts reach speeds of 137 km/h in a village in the southern part of the province on Wednesday.WeatherJan 14
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Severe thunderstorm warnings end for Manitoba’s Whiteshell regionEnvironment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Whiteshell area in Manitoba.EnvironmentAug 22, 2020
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Manitoba storm chasers hope to shave precious seconds off emergency alertsStorm chasers are broadcasting video of developing weather systems live through social media and relaying what they're seeing to Environment Canada.Aug 11, 2020
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Calgary hailstorm victims ‘very, very frustrated’ by slow pace of damage repairPeople hit hard by the devastating June 13 hailstorm in northeast Calgary rallied outside the premier's office at the McDougall Centre in downtown Calgary on Tuesday.MoneyAug 11, 2020
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At least 2 tornadoes touched down in Alberta on Monday: Environment CanadaEnvironment Canada has confirmed that at least two tornadoes touched down in Alberta during a stormy night in the province on Monday.WeatherAug 5, 2020
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