Another push of soaking rains in Alberta keeps flood threat high
A rainfall warning is in effect for much of Alberta as the parts of province continue to endure a deluge, keeping the flooding threat high. Widespread, heavy rain is expected to continue through Monday
Heavy rain continues to plague parts of Alberta this weekend, with some areas anticipated to receive a total of 70-80 mm of rainfall through Monday.
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Rainfall warnings have been extended south, stretching from along the foothills to Montana, for increasing precipitation on Sunday and Monday. Some areas could end up seeing 70-80 mm of rain.
Localized flooding is possible as water levels remain elevated following recent heavy rainfall events.
Significant rainfall continues Sunday
The system has stalled over Alberta due to a Rex block, which acts like a traffic jam in the atmosphere that results in prolonged rain and a risk for localized flooding.
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The worst of the rain is over for northwestern Alberta and north of the Yellowhead Highway.
Rainfall warnings have extended south along the foothills to Montana for increasing heavy rain Sunday and Monday.
The moisture continues to funnel north over the Prairies.
The heavy rain in Alberta is the remnants of the previous day’s storms to the east. The low will remain clocked over Saskatchewan for the next 48 hours.
Widespread, non-severe storms are expected throughout central and southern Alberta, potentially boosting rainfall totals, especially on Monday.
By Monday, the eastern blocking pattern begins to weaken, allowing the trough at the back of the lo- pressure system to shift southward, directing heavier bands of rain into southern areas and the foothills.
Edmonton's rainiest June on record now official
The city of Edmonton has officially seen the wettest June on record, and is 38 mm away from the wettest month on record.
As of June 27, the city has recorded 244 mm of rain, beating its previous all-time June record of 216.5 mm in 1914.
The Edmonton airport has already observed 200.2 mm.
