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Author: Rachel Morgan
Publication Date: August 11, 2026 - 06:00

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Environment Canada implements new alert system for extreme weather warnings

August 11, 2026
Beginning Tuesday, ECCC is using a system that allows them to draw a polygon over an area encompassing a severe weather alert.


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