N.J. weather alert: Brace for hail, flooding and possible tornado as wild thunderstorms to pummel state

Tue, 15 May 2018 22:27:00 +0200nj (en)

A large outbreak of nasty thunderstorms is inching its way closer to New Jersey Tuesday afternoon, triggering a series of severe storm warnings, and fears of isolated tornadoes. flash flood watches Although the threat of funnel clouds forming in New Jersey is low, forecasters are not ruling this out....

‘This is a huge shock to us’: What climate change means for homeowners

Sat, 12 May 2018 12:23:00 +0200globalnews (en)

When Leanne Johnston considered home insurance options for her brand new home some six years ago, a $5,000 deductible seemed to make a lot of sense on $2 million worth of coverage. Coming up with that kind of cash wouldn’t have been an issue at the time, Johnston, who works at a benefits consulting firm, told Global News.

Editorial: Waiting for a message

Sat, 12 May 2018 09:27:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

If a disaster happens, you don’t want to be left behind while everyone else is heading for the hills. It might feel that way to people who didn’t get emergency-alert messages on their smartphones during a test in B.C. on Wednesday. The new system of alerts was tested across the country over a couple....

5:02 Unos tres mil evacuados por inundación en Columbia Británica, Canadá

Thu, 10 May 2018 23:15:00 +0200prensa-latina (es)

10 de mayo de 2018, 17:02 Ottawa, 10 may (PL) Más de tres mil residentes en el sur de Columbia Británica se encuentran hoy fuera de sus casas debido a fuertes inundaciones, consideradas las más intensas durante los últimos 70 años en dicha provincia canadiense.

BC Flooding

Thu, 10 May 2018 14:48:00 +0200cknw (en)

By Anchor/Reporter. Doris Maria Bregolisse The Similkameen River, 14 km west of Keremeos in B.C.’s Similkameen Valley, has spilled over onto Highway 3, shutting down the route overnight. By Anchor/Reporter. Doris Maria Bregolisse Signs warning drivers of water on the road have been placed at Casorso Road near Swamp Road in Kelowna.

Warning issued for imminent flooding on Mission Creek in Kelowna

Wed, 09 May 2018 08:20:00 +0200cknw (en)

B.C. Wildfire Service crews were laying more sandbags, aqua dams and pumps along private properties lining Mission Creek in Kelowna Tuesday night in preparation for quickly rising water levels. Efforts were concentrated between Lakeshore Road and the mouth of the creek at Okanagan Lake.

Warning issued for imminent flooding on Mission Creek in Kelowna

Wed, 09 May 2018 08:08:00 +0200globalnews (en)

B.C. Wildfire Service crews were laying more sandbags, aqua dams and pumps along private properties lining Mission Creek in Kelowna Tuesday night in preparation for quickly rising water levels. Efforts were concentrated between Lakeshore Road and the mouth of the creek at Okanagan Lake.

Record floods show world has changed and N.B. must adapt, scientists say

Wed, 09 May 2018 04:13:00 +0200princegeorgecitizen (en)

When the waters recede, the provincial and federal governments must frankly inform homeowners the future holds more of the same, says hydrologist John Pomeroy, director of the global water futures program at the University of Saskatchewan. "Sometimes people, when they've been flooded out, it's a....

This is a test: What Islanders need to know about new emergency alerts

Tue, 08 May 2018 23:55:00 +0200CBC (en)

Phones and tablets across P.E.I. will be abuzz Wednesday afternoon, reminding Islanders to always be prepared for emergencies. P.E.I. will be among several provinces testing the federal government's new emergency alert system, called Alert Ready — Wednesday at 1:55 p.m. a test alert will go out over mobile devices, television and radio.