There are several factors that can contribute to an extreme rainfall event, the first is atmospheric moisture.
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Several factors can contribute to heavy rainfall
Several factors must come together for an extreme rainfall event to occur. Sometimes you need more than one factor and other times, if the factor is strong enough, you just need one. Let’s look at those factors. Atmospheric moisture: For heavy rain, there must be a significant supply of moisture in the atmosphere. When warm, […] Read more
Sask. warned about heavy rainfall
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency is warning residents in the central grain belt of heavy rain and increased flows through the weekend. The forecast on June 27 was calling for heavier rain around Kindersley, North Battleford, Biggar, Outlook, Saskatoon, Rosthern, Humboldt, Foam Lake, Regina Beach, Buffalo Pound Lake, Davidson and the north end of […] Read more
Combination of conditions cause heavy rainfall
This week, let’s look at some rainfall records across southern and central Manitoba. There are several types of rainfall or precipitation records. Yearly precipitation includes both rainfall and snowfall, or you can look at monthly rainfall totals, daily totals or storm totals. The table here shows some of the single-day rainfall records I have found. […] Read more
