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How do clouds drop so much rain on Edmonton so quickly? CBC meteorologist explains

Early Wednesday morning, severe storms flooded parts of Edmonton. A meteorologist breaks down the science behind the city's intense rainfall cycles.

· 1 min read · HOC Edmonton Desk
How do clouds drop so much rain on Edmonton so quickly? CBC meteorologist explains
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Early Wednesday morning, a severe storm swept through the Edmonton area, leaving some parts of the city flooded and others facing severe consequences.

CBC meteorologist Tristan Mottershead explores the science behind Edmonton's seemingly never-ending cycle of storms, examining how clouds can hold so much rain and drop it so quickly on the region.