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Solar storm lights up Alberta skies as northern lights dazzle Airdrie-area residents
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (697+ words) A predicted solar storm delivered a spectacular show over Alberta skies this week, with northern lights visible across Airdrie, Rocky View County and communities throughout the province. The display followed a geomagnetic storm watch issued by the U. S. National Oceanic and…...
Severe thunderstorm alerts end for Airdrie and Crossfield area
14+ hour, 52+ min ago (317+ words) Severe thunderstorm alerts for Rocky View County near Airdrie and Crossfield have ended after Environment Canada issued both a warning and a watch for the area Friday evening. The severe thunderstorm warning was issued earlier Friday night as meteorologists tracked…...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Airdrie and Crossfield area
14+ hour, 52+ min ago (363+ words) A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Rocky View County near Airdrie and Crossfield Friday evening, as Environment Canada tracks a storm capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain. Airdrie soccer showcase to test appetite for…...
Environment Canada warns of funnel cloud conditions for Airdrie area
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (147+ words) Environment and Climate Change Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds in the Airdrie area this afternoon and into the early evening. The weather agency says a few funnel clouds have already been spotted, with additional…...
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch ends for Airdrie area after unsettled Canada Day
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (669+ words) A severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Airdrie area on Canada Day has ended, though showers, fog and another thunderstorm risk remain in the local forecast. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the watch late Wednesday morning for Rocky View…...
Air quality statement lifted, but showers and thunderstorm risk remain for Airdrie's Canada Day
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (1167+ words) Airdrie residents heading out for Canada Day events have one piece of good weather news: the special air quality statement issued because of wildfire smoke has been lifted. Your guide to Canada Day in Airdrie: Pancakes, parade, fireworks and road…...
Update: Rainfall warning ends for Airdrie, but showers and local smoke remain in forecast
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (465+ words) A rainfall warning for Airdrie has ended, but Environment Canada's latest forecast still includes a chance of showers, a risk of thunderstorms and local smoke. The updated forecast calls for mainly cloudy skies Monday, with a 30 per cent chance of…...
Environment Canada releases initial rainfall totals after heavy weekend rain across Alberta
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (920+ words) A rainfall warning for the Airdrie area has ended after heavy rain moved across much of Alberta over the weekend, though showers, gusty wind, local smoke and the risk of a thunderstorm remain in the local forecast. Update: Rainfall warning…...
Rainfall warning issued for Rocky View County near Airdrie and Crossfield
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (345+ words) Environment Canada has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Rocky View County near Airdrie and Crossfield, with total rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 millimetres expected. The warning was issued at 3: 26 p. m. on Saturday, June 27, with Environment Canada listing the impact level as…...
Calgary girl's playground discovery turns out to be rare fossil
1+ week, 2+ day ago (490+ words) A seven-year-old Calgary girl's search for bugs and rocks at a playground ended with a rare fossil discovery now headed to the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Pass the syrup: Where to find Stampede breakfasts in Airdrie and area Free shuttles, fireworks…...