Weather Warning
Weather Warning : Natural Disaster. Announcements separate from and supplementary to routine forecasts issued to warn of weather conditions that may endanger lives, property and the welfare of the general public. Warnings are broadcast by the media, on the Weatheradio Canada System and by the Coast Guard. They are issued for snowstorms, blizzards, heavy blowing snow, heavy rains, frost, cold waves, freezing rain, severe thunderstorms and strong winds - according to thresholds established for local and regional public needs. In Vancouver a warning might be issued for an expected snowfall of 5 cm or more while in Halifax a warning would only be issued for 15 cm or more of snow. (Maritime Weather/Risk)
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