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Mar 19, 20 •
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Between now and Friday night, expect to see a lot of rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and then a chill. We could see an inch of rain (25 mm) fall before its over, and see winds hit speeds of 90 km/h. As for the temperature, we’re expected to go...
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Jan 22, 20 •
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What a weekend, in terms of signs I, and my equipment are getting old. Talk about fun, followed by pain, followed by weather, frustration, laughter, an ornery cat, and more pain. That was my weekend. It began at Sons of Kent Friday evening. Sarah Schofield...
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Jan 14, 20 •
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Officials with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority say they expect to close the Sixth Street dam and pump station later this afternoon as water levels continue to rise on the Thames River. Following heavy rain across the area on the weekend,...
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Jan 8, 20 •
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Environment Canada is telling Ontario residents to brace for a nasty winter storm Saturday. The low-pressure system will hit us starting Friday. In Chatham-Kent, expect rain, and lots of it. Freezing rain and snow are also possible, but more likely the...
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Feb 11, 19 •
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Water on the Thames River near Pump Road, where it was threatening to overflow the bridge on Riverview Line Friday, was down an estimated four-and-a-half feet Monday from the high water point. The bridge spans a municipal train as it flows into the Thames....
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Aug 3, 18 •
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As the long weekend approaches, so too does a chance for a nasty thunderstorm. This from Environment Canada: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Chatham-Kent – Rondeau Park At 2:29 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe...
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Aug 1, 18 •
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The administrative offices of Community Living Chatham-Kent are closed today and Thursday due to flooding. Officials say Tuesday evening’s heavy rain proved too much for the roof drains on the Riverview Drive building, resulting in water pouring into some...
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Jul 31, 18 •
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There’s a low-pressure system coming our way from the midwestern United States. Thunderstorms are certainly a possibility overnight. To track the foul weather on radar, click here. This from Environment Canada: Special weather statement in effect for:...
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Jul 26, 18 •
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Batten down the hatches? This from Environment Canada: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Chatham-Kent – Rondeau Park Windsor – Leamington – Essex County At 1:59 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe...
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May 8, 17 •
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A dike breach between Pain Court and Grand Point has resulted in the closure of a section of road, according to municipal officials. Heron Line from Big Pointe Road to Jacob Road remains closed following the failure of an eight metre section of dike Sunday...
