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Peterborough, two advisories are out. What's going on?

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Heads up Peterborough, there are advisories out there

Here's the thing about Peterborough, we're a river town, and that means we pay attention when the waters, or the skies, start acting up. And this morning, we've got some advisories to keep an eye on.

Now, the specifics of these advisories aren't clear yet from the data I'm seeing from our Phase 9 sources, but the fact that "advisory" is showing up twice means there's something brewing. It could be for weather, or it could be something else that needs the public's attention. When the city puts out an advisory, it’s like the current shifting a bit – you need to know which way it’s flowing to navigate safely.

Here's what you should do:

* Keep an eye on Environment Canada for official weather updates.

* Check the City of Peterborough's official website for any public notices.

* Listen to local radio for real-time information.

This could mean anything from heavy rain that might swell the Otonabee, to high winds, or even something impacting local services. We'll be watching closely to see what these advisories develop into and how they might affect daily life here, whether you're heading to Trent University or just out for a walk along Little Lake.

This is the Electric City — small town, big current. Let's go.

For a deeper dive on what this means for your morning commute, catch the crew at mornings.live.

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