- Wild weekend weather causes storm damage, flash flooding
The heatwave in Eastern Canada may have eased this weekend, but the storms that heralded the end of the hot, humid weather in Ontario and Quebec weren't finished, as they caused even more damages through … More »Wild weekend weather causes storm damage, flash flooding
The heatwave in Eastern Canada may have eased this weekend, but the storms that heralded the end of the hot, humid weather in Ontario and Quebec weren't finished, as they caused even more damages through New Brunswick on Saturday night. … Continue …
- Multiple deaths and injuries as strong earthquakes rattle western China
A strong magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the western China province of Gansu early on Monday morning, and was followed up by several aftershocks, causing at least 73 deaths and injuring at least 400 others. … More »Multiple deaths and injuries as strong earthquakes rattle western China
A strong magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the western China province of Gansu early on Monday morning, and was followed up by several aftershocks, causing at least 73 deaths and injuring at least 400 others. According to the China Earthquake Administration, … Continue …
- Stormy weather to usher in cool relief for Ontario, Quebec
Residents of Ontario and Quebec experienced some of the worst heat and humidity of the week on Friday, but relief has come for the weekend, as cold front has been ushered in by a line of thunderstorms … More »Stormy weather to usher in cool relief for Ontario, Quebec
Residents of Ontario and Quebec experienced some of the worst heat and humidity of the week on Friday, but relief has come for the weekend, as cold front has been ushered in by a line of thunderstorms that produced torrential … Continue …
- Summer storms across Canada cause damage, power outages
Severe weather swept through the southern Alberta town of Lethbridge last night, uprooting trees, flipping over a semi-truck, and even removing part of the roof from one resident's home. Environment Canada's … More »Summer storms across Canada cause damage, power outages
Severe weather swept through the southern Alberta town of Lethbridge last night, uprooting trees, flipping over a semi-truck, and even removing part of the roof from one resident's home. Environment Canada's observing station at the Lethbridge Airport reported the storm … Continue …
- Severe storms, tornadoes descend on prairies for second straight day
For the second day in a row, communities in southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba endured severe weather on Monday, as repeated bands of storms brought heavy rain, golf ball-sized hail, and as many as seven … More »Severe storms, tornadoes descend on prairies for second straight day
For the second day in a row, communities in southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba endured severe weather on Monday, as repeated bands of storms brought heavy rain, golf ball-sized hail, and as many as seven tornadoes. Although it wasn't until mid-afternoon … Continue …
- Hot, sticky weather settles in over Ontario, Quebec, Eastern Canada
If you're living anywhere from the Great Lakes out to Atlantic Canada, be ready for a sweaty, uncomfortable week, as a hot, humid weather system has settled in over the eastern half of the country, and … More »Hot, sticky weather settles in over Ontario, Quebec, Eastern Canada
If you're living anywhere from the Great Lakes out to Atlantic Canada, be ready for a sweaty, uncomfortable week, as a hot, humid weather system has settled in over the eastern half of the country, and it doesn't look like … Continue …
- Powerful storms, tornadoes tear through Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Residents of southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba are assessing the damage this morning after a series of powerful storms swept through, bringing torrential rain, damaging hailstones and … More »Powerful storms, tornadoes tear through Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Residents of southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba are assessing the damage this morning after a series of powerful storms swept through, bringing torrential rain, damaging hailstones and possibly even two tornadoes. Severe thunderstorm watches and even tornado watches were in … Continue …
- How do we solve the problem of urban flooding?
Although residents of Calgary and Toronto would certainly say that we have a problem with urban flooding, the statistics that governments rely upon for these sorts of things paint a less-urgent picture. … More »How do we solve the problem of urban flooding?
Although residents of Calgary and Toronto would certainly say that we have a problem with urban flooding, the statistics that governments rely upon for these sorts of things paint a less-urgent picture. With the flooding in Calgary deemed a 70- … Continue …
- Toronto flood highlights the challenges of severe weather forecasting
The record-breaking rainfall that caused all the flooding in Toronto on Monday certainly came as a surprise to many of us, and that included the weather forecasters that are responsible for issuing the … More »Toronto flood highlights the challenges of severe weather forecasting
The record-breaking rainfall that caused all the flooding in Toronto on Monday certainly came as a surprise to many of us, and that included the weather forecasters that are responsible for issuing the watches and warnings to keep the public … Continue …
- More rain on the way could mean more flooding for recovering Toronto
Toronto residents were bracing themselves for a possible repeat of Monday's wild weather today, as all of southern Ontario is was under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, and the watches were being upgraded … More »More rain on the way could mean more flooding for recovering Toronto
Toronto residents were bracing themselves for a possible repeat of Monday's wild weather today, as all of southern Ontario is was under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, and the watches were being upgraded to warnings as storms moved into the province … Continue …