A torrential downpour dumped more than 200 millimetres of rain on parts of Cape Breton, N.S., over the weekend, destroying roads, culverts and bridges while triggering local states of emergency across three counties. #NovaScotia #Weather #Rain #News #CBCNews

WEATHER ALERT: Rain from Hurricane Marie’s outer bands is hitting Southern California this morning. Track the storm with live radar at the link in our bio. #hurricanemarie #cawx #socal #hurricane

Umbrella weather is officially here, and a good umbrella is an absolute essential once the rain starts. Keep the umbrella in your handbag, car or work bag so you’re ready whenever the rain suddenly appears. I love an umbrella that’s easy to grab because UK rain can literally go from nothing to pouring in minutes. Take the umbrella on the school run, carry the umbrella to work, or keep the umbrella ready for shopping when rain is forecast. Nobody wants to get caught in the rain without an umbrell