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Rain is not stopping some events from happening around the Big Bend

Rain is not stopping some events from happening around the Big Bend

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — While many across the Big Bend are preparing for the storms, several community events will go on, rain or shine.

ABC 27 checked on 12 events happening across the Big Bend and only one was canceled.

Everyone else said they’re fully prepared for the weather.

“You know unless you think you’re going to melt, I don’t think getting a little wet is better,” Lori Elliott said.

Elliott is the Volunteer Communication Chair for the Red Hills Horse Trials in Tallahassee.

She said 200 riders and horses have been preparing for this event.

This year they’re welcoming spectators back now that the pandemic is winding down.

“And I’ll tell you who is not the least intimidated or upset by the weather and that’s the horses,” Elliott said.

Elliott said they’ll be monitoring the weather overnight and once it’s safe the trials will continue.

The rain won’t stop Tallahassee Harley Davidson from having their car and bike show either.

However, Vice President of Discover Sopchoppy, Nancy Paul canceled this weekend’s community market day event.

“I think we did the smart thing,” Paul said.

Paul said the weather isn’t safe for vendors or people attending.

“The parking is soaking wet. So the vendors would have to be setting up on the grass and on the ground which would be just saturated,” Paul said.

But with cooler weather on the way, events that do go on should be a good time.

“It’s a great day and the nice thing it’s not to hot out here,” Elliott said.

As thousands of people try to make the most of this weekend, despite the weather.

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Sudbury declares special weather event as freezing rain continues

Sudbury declares special weather event as freezing rain continues

All roads and sidewalks maintained by the city considered in a ‘state of repair’ until further notice

The City of Greater Sudbury has declared a significant weather event with respect to existing freezing rain conditions, starting at 5 a.m. on March 6 and continuing until further notice. 

This declaration is issued in accordance with Ontario Consolidated Regulation 239/02 under the Municipal Act. All roads and sidewalks maintained by the city are considered in a “state of repair” until further notice. 

This declaration is not necessarily a notice of a reduced level of service or a road closure, said the city. It is to notify drivers and pedestrians to use an appropriate level of caution when travelling during this event and avoid unnecessary travel.  

“City staff continue to work diligently to ensure public safety, but it may take longer than normal to maintain the roadways and sidewalks normally maintained during this season,” said the city. “Your co-operation is appreciated.”

Leisure programs and GOVA transit service schedules may also be impacted by the weather event. Updates for any scheduled events or transit delays will be posted as required. You can also call 311 with specific questions. For real-time bus information, visit mybus.greatersudbury.ca.

The city will update the public when the significant weather event has ended, through our website, social media and a PSA to local media. When the declaration is cancelled, the standard timeline for road winter maintenance will begin.

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Freezing rain prompts City to declare weather event

Freezing rain prompts City to declare weather event

Public Works crews are working to maintain local roads, sidewalks, and parking lots as a result of the weather

With freezing rain expected throughout the evening and overnight, the City of Sault Ste. Marie has declared a weather event. 

The announcement means roads, sidewalks, and parking lots maintained by the City should be considered to be in “a state or repair until further notice.”

Following is a full release from the City on the announcement:

The City of Sault Ste. Marie has declared a weather event with respect to freezing rain conditions. Environment Canada has issued a weather warning with freezing rain and significant icing persisting for Sault Ste. Marie and area from tonight through to Sunday. Hazardous travel conditions are expected, and untreated surfaces may become icy and slippery. 

Public Works crews work diligently during a weather event, but it may take longer than normal to ensure public safety and that the roadways, sidewalks, and Transit bus stops meet normal maintenance standards. Public Works continues to monitor the weather, patrol the roadways and deploy all available crews to address any ice accumulation. 

During this time, surfaces such as roads, sidewalks and parking lots maintained by the City are considered to be in a “state of repair” until further notice. Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when travelling.  

Updates will be posted to the City’s website and social media sites as required. Thank you for your cooperation.  

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Since 2015, very heavy rainfall events have nearly tripled in Kerala: IMD data

Since 2015, very heavy rainfall events have nearly tripled in Kerala: IMD data

Forty-three incidences of very heavy rainfall were registered in Kerala in 2015, of which 19 were in June.

Nearly a three-fold increase was witnessed in incidences of very heavy rainfall across districts of Kerala since 2015, according to data maintained by the India Meteorological Department. While the coastal state experienced 43 very heavy rainfall events in 2015, the number of such extreme weather events increased to 115 in 2021, the weather office data showed. Very heavy rainfall events are categorised as days that experience rainfall between 115.6 and 204.4 mm.

Forty-three incidences of very heavy rainfall were registered in 2015, of which 19 were in June; year 2016 registered 23, of which 16 alone were in June; 2017 registered 38 such events, with September witnessing 14 incidences.

The year 2018 registered 163 such events, with August recording 74 such events, June 35 and June 34. Next year, there were 117 incidences, with 71 being registered in August and 22 in July.

In 2020, 110 events of very heavy rainfall were witnessed, 40 being recorded in August, followed by 26 in September and 20 in July. The year 2021 recorded 115 such incidences, of which 51 were recorded in May alone.

“Frequency of extreme precipitation events may increase all over India, and more prominently so over the central and southern parts in the near future as a response to enhanced warming,” Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh had said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha to a question posed by Congress member Shashi Tharoor.

In Kerala, the total incidences of heavy rain (64.5-115.5 mm per day) in 2015 were 360 across 10 months, with the maximum being recorded in June (116), followed by July (61).

In 2016, a total of 225 events were registered, with the maximum in June at 108, followed by 44 in July. The year 2017 again saw incidences of heavy rain climbing to 360, with the maximum 114 in June, followed by 98 in September, and 48 in August.

In 2018, the number of heavy rainfall events increased to 607, with July recording the maximum at 198, followed by 147 in June and 144 in August. In 2019, the total number of such events was 528, with 184 being witnessed in August alone, followed by 123 in July and 101 in October, respectively.

Kerala witnessed 484 incidences of heavy rainfall in 2020, with August recording the maximum (132), followed by September (124). In 2021, there were 574 such events with the maximum being recorded in May (130), followed by October (112 days) and July 107 days.

The state witnessed extremely heavy rainfall (more than 204.4 mm per day) on one day each in 2015 and 2016, and two days in 2017. The year 2018 witnessed 32 such days, of which 25 were in August . In 2019, 33 such days were recorded with 29 being in August. The number of days when there was extremely heavy rain in 2020 was eight and in 2021, it was 11.