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RAINFALL WARNING [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
DEF

A warning issued by Environment Canada's Meteorological Service [of Canada] (MSC) for a hazardous, prolonged or intense short-duration of rainfall.

OBS

It may be a major factor in the cause of disasters, such as floods, flash floods, and landslides.

Key term(s)
  • rain fall warning

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
DEF

Avertissement émis par le Service météorologique du Canada (SMC) d'Environnement Canada pour alerter le public [qu'un événement dangereux de pluie prolongée ou de pluie forte, mais de courte durée doit se produire].

OBS

[Cet événement] peut s'avérer un facteur important dans des catastrophes telles des inondations, des crues subites et des glissements de terrain.

Spanish

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