Environment & Climate Change Canada issues special weather statement due to forecast of heavy rainfall, high winds expected to begin Wednesday morning, continuing into Thursday
This is winter weather in the maritimes. Nothing new. I have seen multiple notices online and some have said that it was Weather warnings! The very word warning incites fear. They absolutely need to inform people of the weather but they do not need to exaggerate our common winter weather.
It's not fear-mongering - it's a heads-up. Maybe a lot of rain won't affect your life in a substantial way, but believe it or not, there are people who live in flood-prone areas that would have cause for concern. It's about informing people so they can decide if they need to take precautions or make preparations.
For example, if there was a winter-storm warning calling for significant snowfall, I would want to know that so I can ensure I have gas for my goddamned snowblower. It's just information. If it doesn't interest you, disregard it. But you don't get to decide what's relevant for everyone else.
This is winter weather in the maritimes. Nothing new. I have seen multiple notices online and some have said that it was Weather warnings! The very word warning incites fear. They absolutely need to inform people of the weather but they do not need to exaggerate our common winter weather.
It's not fear-mongering - it's a heads-up. Maybe a lot of rain won't affect your life in a substantial way, but believe it or not, there are people who live in flood-prone areas that would have cause for concern. It's about informing people so they can decide if they need to take precautions or make preparations.
For example, if there was a winter-storm warning calling for significant snowfall, I would want to know that so I can ensure I have gas for my goddamned snowblower. It's just information. If it doesn't interest you, disregard it. But you don't get to decide what's relevant for everyone else.