Mid-heat-wave rainstorms deluge central P.E.I. | News

Category: Weather

P.E.I. experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms due to hot and humid weather, affecting various areas including Charlottetown and Summerside. The storms caused power outages and localized flooding, with Environment Canada issuing severe thunderstorm watches. The province remains under a heat warning with the risk of more thunderstorms.

Keywords: P.E.I., heavy rain, thunderstorms, heat warning, Environment Canada

Source: CBC

Update At: 7/19/2024

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