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Iqaluit remains under rainfall warning as heavy rain continues overnight
Environment Canada’s 3:18 p.m. EDT update keeps Iqaluit under a Yellow rainfall warning, with total accumulations of 30 to 50 millimetres expected and rain continuing Wednesday night before tapering Thursday. The agency warns visibility may suddenly drop at times. Sourceweather.gc.ca↗
What happened
Environment Canada issued its current Yellow rainfall warning for Iqaluit and Kimmirut at 3:18 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Aug. 19. It lists moderate impact and high forecast confidence. At 3 p.m., Iqaluit Airport reported light rain, 3 km visibility and a temperature of 5.9 C. Sourceweather.gc.ca↗
Why it matters
The warning is operationally relevant for local travel, outdoor work and flights because Environment Canada says visibility can be suddenly reduced. The detailed forecast calls for another 10 to 15 mm overnight and 5 to 10 mm Thursday. Sourceweather.gc.ca↗
What happens next
Environment Canada forecasts rain through Thursday, with rain ending Thursday evening in its detailed forecast. Residents and operators should check the live alert and forecast for changes. Sourceweather.gc.ca↗
Important details
This is a current operational update to Atiilu’s Aug. 18 rainfall-warning coverage, not a confirmed report of final rainfall totals or damage. The warning remains in effect for Iqaluit.
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