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• May 31, 2011: China's central provinces suffer worst drought in years
  Hunan Provice, China (Reuters) At least 35-million affected by the worst drought in years in provinces around China's central Yangtze river.

• May 31, 2011: Cuba rocked by lemon sized hail
  Holguin, Cuba (Reuters) Hail storms pelt Cuba destroying crops and blanketing roadways as the country continues to fight a devastating drought.

• May 31, 2011: Drought is taking its toll on Cuban farmers
  Havana, Cuba (Reuters) Battling its worst drought in 50 years, Cubans face strict water restrictions and the nation's farmers begin to lose their livestock.

• May 31, 2011: Heat Alert issued for Toronto
  Toronto's Medical Officer of Health issued the city's first Heat Alert of 2011 on Tuesday.

• May 31, 2011: High temperatures bring heat advisories to Washington, D.C
  Washington, D.C., United States (Reuters) Dangerously high temperatures and humidity bring weather advisories to Washington DC area.

• May 31, 2011: Hot, windy weather sparks Florida wildfires
  Martin County/ Cape Coral/ Volusia County, Florida, United States (Reuters) Wildfires consume hundreds of acres in Florida, where hot and windy conditions spread flames through dry vegetation.

• May 31, 2011: Rain causes flooding in Japanese city of Ishinomaki
  Miyagi Prefecture, Japan (Reuters) Heavy rainfall and strong winds cause flooding in the earthquake stricken Japanese city of Ishinomaki, in Miyagi prefecture.

• May 31, 2011: Weather History: Remembering 'Black Friday'
  On this day in weather history, deadly tornadoes roared across parts of Ontario, including the city of Barrie.

• May 31, 2011: Weather boosts business in the Maritimes
  After a wet and dreary spring in the Maritimes, summer-like conditions are helping business owners get back on track.

• May 30, 2011: Hot and humid in Ontario
  Summer-like weather conditions have started to develop in parts of Ontario with the humidex reaching as high as 40.

• May 30, 2011: Humidity stifles southern Ontario
  It's not officially summer yet and most of southern Ontario is dealing with humidex values reaching 40.

• May 30, 2011: Waterspout hits Australian waters
  Off the coast of Avoca, Australia (Reuters) A waterspout blasts off the east coast of Australia, creating a fountain of water hundreds of metres high.

• May 29, 2011: A powerful typhoon Songda hits southern Japan
  Kirishima, Japan (Reuters) Typhoon Songda heads north after leaving 14,000 homes in Japan's Okinawa without electricity.

• May 29, 2011: Obama vows national response to Missouri tornado
  Joplin, Mo. (Reuters) Obama says federal support for rebuilding efforts won't stop until tornado-struck Joplin is back on its feet, predicting “a tough, long slog.”

• May 29, 2011: Québec planning flood cleanup
  The flood-hit Richelieu Valley is once again being buffeted by wind and rain -- but as water levels continue to rise, the province is already planning ahead for cleanup.

• May 29, 2011: Severe storms hit southern Ontario
  Severe storms carried a risk of tornadoes in southern Ontario Sunday evening.

• May 29, 2011: Smoke clogs Alberta air
  Smoke from wildfires in northern Alberta is drifting southward, prompting air quality advisories.

• May 29, 2011: Tornado touchdown in Manitoba
  A short-lived tornado was spotted on Saturday evening near St. Adolphe, south of Winnipeg, while the area was under a tornado watch, says Environment Canada.

• May 29, 2011: Wildfire smoke clogs Alberta air
  Smoke from wildfires in northern Alberta drifts south, prompting air quality advisories.

• May 28, 2011: Chasing storms, saving lives
  Every spring, storm chasers head south to pursue their passion for observing severe weather. When tornadoes take a human toll, chasers are often first on the scene -- and go from shooting footage to saving lives.

• May 28, 2011: Flood danger lessens in southern Alberta
  A mandatory evacuation order in the waterlogged southern Alberta town of High River has been lifted, as the swollen Highwood River appears to have peaked.

• May 28, 2011: Tornado watch in Winnipeg
  Winnipeg, Brandon and other parts of southern Manitoba are under a tornado watch.

• May 28, 2011: Tornado-hit Joplin stuggles to get back on its feet with hundreds still missing
  Joplin, Mo. (Reuters) Hundreds of people remain missing following Joplin, Missouri tornado, while residents and volunteers struggle to get the devastated city back on its feet. President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit the city of 50,000 people on...

• May 27, 2011: Emergency crew rescues four teens from Montana flood
  Billings, Montana, United States (Reuters) Rescue crews save four teens trapped in a tree after heavy rainfall and flooding leaves Montana streets and homes underwater.

• May 27, 2011: Firefighters continue to battle Ibiza fire
  Ibiza, Spain (Reuters) Rescue workers attempt for a third day to put out forest fires on the holiday island of Ibiza.

• May 27, 2011: Giant sinkholes multiply in Québec
  Sinkholes are mysteriously appearing in an neighbourhood in Quebec City, prompting an evacuation order.

• May 27, 2011: Ontario Amber Alert program partners with The Weather Network
  The Ontario Provincial Police now have a better way to get important messages to the public when a child is abducted.

• May 27, 2011: Richelieu River rising again
  Heavy rain and strong winds are set to raise flood waters once again in southern Quebec.

• May 27, 2011: Severe flooding in southern Alberta
  A state of emergency was declared in High River, Alberta after a river broke its banks Friday.

• May 27, 2011: Top 10 videos of the week: May 27
  It's time for our weekly recap of the best videos from the past seven days. Take a look at the top ten videos that made the cut.

• May 26, 2011: At least 232 missing in tornado-ravaged Missouri
  Joplin, Missouri (Reuters) Officials say at least 232 people remain missing nearly four-days after a powerful tornado whipped through the midwestern city of Joplin, Missouri.

• May 26, 2011: Deadliest U.S. tornado season since 1953
  This has been a record-breaking severe weather season in the United States this year. The Weather Network takes a look at the numbers, and what it means for Canada.

• May 26, 2011: Forest fires and climate change
  After a vicious round of wildfires incinerated the town of Slave Lake, Alberta, there's fear that fires of this magnitude or worse could happen again in the boreal forest. The Weather Network takes an in-depth look at the relationship between forest ...

• May 26, 2011: Rivers rise in British Columbia
  Rising water levels have contributed to significant flooding all across the country, and now there'a chance British Columbia will face the same threat.

• May 26, 2011: Slave Lake residents to start returning home
  Evacuees from fire-ravaged Slave Lake, Alberta could be returning to the town as early as Friday.

• May 26, 2011: Toronto's soggiest May in years
  This May is already Toronto's second-rainiest in the last 20 years, and there's more precipitation in the forecast.

• May 26, 2011: White tigers arrive in Taiwan from China
  Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Reuters) Taiwan welcomes two rare white tigers offered by China as a gesture of friendship.

• May 25, 2011: Following the timeline of May's severe weather
  Conditions were perfect for an outbreak of severe weather in the central United States and southern Ontario this week. As the situation continues to unfold, here's a breakdown of the major weather events.

• May 25, 2011: Iceland volcano stops spewing ash
  Vatnajokull Glacier, Iceland (Reuters) Images of the Icelandic volcano which has disrupted hundreds of flights in northern Europe appear to show that it is no longer spewing out ash.

• May 25, 2011: Kanas Lake in northwestern China draped with snow
  Xinjiang, China (Reuters) Kanas Lake in northwestern China draped with snow.

• May 25, 2011: NASA astronauts spacewalk
  International Space Station (Reuters) Two NASA astronauts work in space to extend the reach of the robotic crane attached to the International Space Station.

• May 25, 2011: Powerful storms rake across Texas and Oklahoma
  Dallas, Texas and New Castle, Oklahoma (Reuters) Hail storms and tornadoes form over Texas and Oklahoma. The storms are the latest in a rash of deadly weather systems that have claimed dozens of lives across several states.

• May 25, 2011: Quebec floods recede once again
  Flood weary residents along Quebec's Richelieu River Valley continue to deal with flooding, but the river has dropped since last weekend's record levels.

• May 25, 2011: Rescue teams scour Missouri tornado wreckage
  Joplin, Missouri (Reuters) Aerial views show neighborhoods devastated by the massive tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri and killed at least 116 people.

• May 25, 2011: Tornado death toll rises, another funnel cloud strikes
  Sedalia, Missouri (Reuters) A tornado tears through Sedalia, Missouri, leveling buildings and scattering debris, as the death toll from storms that savaged nearby Joplin climbs.

• May 25, 2011: Tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma, more expected
  Goldsby, Oklahoma (Reuters) Aerial video shows violent tornadoes in Oklahoma, as well as devastating images of flattened buildings and piles of debris after a tornado rips through the area.

• May 25, 2011: Typhoon roars towards Philippines
  Thousands of people in flood and landslide-prone parts of the Philippines are being asked to leave their homes as Typhoon Songda makes its way towards the country's northeast.

• May 25, 2011: Vancouver's coldest spring ever?
  Another weekend of below-average temperatures could make this the coldest April and May on record for Metro Vancouver.

• May 24, 2011: Artificial precipitation operations in six S Chinese provinces to ease drought
  China Artificial Precipitation -- Artificial precipitation operations in six S Chinese provinces to ease drought.

• May 24, 2011: Ash cloud could affect Germany, Denmark and even France - Meteo France
  Ash from an Iceland volcano is entering northern parts of Germany and Denmark and could even enter France in the coming days, Meteo France says.

• May 24, 2011: Quebec flooding reaches record levels
  Flood weary residents along Quebec's Richelieu River Valley continue to deal with more flooding as the river swells to new record levels.

• May 24, 2011: Saint John's slimy slugs
  Wet weather brings out crawlers in Saint John.

• May 24, 2011: Slave Lake residents touring town
  The first group of 250 evacuees from the town toured the region on Monday, seeing the fire damage for the first time.

• May 24, 2011: Staying safe when lightning strikes
  Thunderstorms often fire up at this time of year, and The Weather Network has some tips for staying safe when lightning strikes.

• May 24, 2011: Stormy night possible in southern ON
  The same low pressure system that's been hammering the United States could bring thunderstorms to southern Ontario tonight.

• May 24, 2011: Struggling with summer smog
  Every year, many Canadians battle various breathing problems caused by too much smog in the atmosphere. But there are precautions people can take in order to protect themselves from the damaging haze.

• May 23, 2011: Iceland volcano ash could spread southwards - Eurocontrol
  Brussels, Belgium (Reuters) Europe's air traffic control organisation warns that Iceland volcano ash could spread southwards and affect Scandinavia and Britain in the next 48 hours.

• May 23, 2011: Iceland's main airport reopens as volcanic ash spreads to parts of UK
  Keflavik international airport reopens after having been closed due to falling ash from erupting volcano.

• May 23, 2011: Intense rainy season floods Colombian farmland
  Colombian farmers and cattle raisers slosh through flooded fields as the Andean nation looks to expand agricultural output amid unrelenting rains.

• May 23, 2011: Pets and loud noises
  Loud noises like thunderstorms and fireworks can jolt pets. Veterinarians suggest ways of how pet owners can be better equipped to deal such situations.

• May 23, 2011: Slave Lakers to tour devastation
  Residents of Slave Lake, Alberta will have a chance to view the fire damage in their town starting Monday.

• May 23, 2011: Strong thunderstorms to hit SW Ontario
  Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watch for parts of south western Ontario.

• May 23, 2011: U.N. nuclear fact-finders head to Japan
  Vienna, Austria (Reuters) U.N. nuclear team head to Japan -- to assess the ongoing nuclear crisis at the country's Fukushima Daiichi plant.

• May 23, 2011: Understanding stress and trauma
  From damaged infrastructure to disrupted mental health, extreme weather has many repercussions. Mental health experts say stress trauma induced from severe weather shouldn't be taken lightly.

• May 23, 2011: “Absolute chaos” in tornado-hit Joplin
  The death toll continues to climb in tornado-hit Joplin, Missouri. One group of storm chasers was there when it happened and found themselves helping victims any way they could.

• May 22, 2011: Erupting Iceland volcano coats surroundings in ash
  Kirkjubaejarklausturn, Iceland (Reuters) Ash from the erupting Grimsvotn volcano engulfs the surrounding countryside, turning day into night.

• May 22, 2011: Gardiner Expressway reopens early
  Gardiner Expressway reopens ahead of schedule.

• May 22, 2011: Malaysia landslide kills 16 in orphanage
  Hulu Langat, Malaysia (Reuters) Malaysian authorities conclude rescue operations after landslide kills 16 in an orphanage.

• May 22, 2011: Meteor lights up B.C. sky
  An all-sky camera at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, British Columbia captured the amazingly clear footage at left of a meteor lighting up the night (looped four times).

• May 22, 2011: Quebec back on flood watch
  A low pressure system is expected to whip up winds in southern Quebec Sunday night, potentially pushing more water into the flood-hit Richelieu Valley.

• May 22, 2011: Storm Hunters intercept tornado
  Watch as meteorologists from The Weather Network get close to a tornado.

• May 22, 2011: Too early to say how volcano eruption will affect flights
  Southeast Iceland (Reuters) Iceland's aviation authority bans flights close to erupting volcano and is monitoring the risks to commercial flights further afield.

• May 22, 2011: Tornado kills one, damages 200 houses in Kansas
  Reading, Kan. (Reuters) One person is confirmed dead, five are injured and some 200 homes are damaged after tornadoes touched down in Kansas overnight.

• May 22, 2011: Tornado strikes Minneapolis, destroys homes
  Minneapolis, Minn. (Reuters) Tornado injures at least 18 in Minneapolis according to local media.

• May 21, 2011: Cambodian royal oxen predict good harvest
  Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Reuters) Cambodians gather for annual ploughing ritual during which royal oxen help decide the fate of the upcoming harvest season.

• May 21, 2011: Eight dead as landslide hits Malaysian orphanage
  Hulu Langat, Malaysia (Reuters) Eight children killed in landslide at Malaysian orphanage, as rescuers work to save others buried.

• May 21, 2011: Gardiner Expressway closed until Monday
  Travel in and out of downtown Toronto affected by highway shutdown.

• May 21, 2011: Iceland volcano erupts, experts play down flight risk
  Southeast Iceland (Reuters) Iceland's volcano errupts bringing back memories of last year's transport chaos.

• May 21, 2011: Slow start to seeding in SK
  Floodwaters have been steadily receding in Saskatchewan, but wet fields mean seeding is off to a slow start.

• May 21, 2011: Winds raise Manitoba flood risk near the Manitoba Lakes
  Homes near Manitoba lakes could be at risk of flooding as strong winds push water onshore this weekend.

• May 21, 2011: Your long weekend weather
  Here's a look at Victoria Day long weekend weather across Canada.

• May 20, 2011: Acropolis evening openings to boost Athens tourism
  Athens, Greece (Reuters) In a step to boost tourism in the debt ridden country, officials announce that for the first time ever Greece's most famous tourist site, the Acropolis, will open until the evening all year round, a move warmly welcomed by to...

• May 20, 2011: Albino raccoons turn up in Toronto area
  Three baby albino raccoons were found snuggled up in a Scarborough home on Thursday.

• May 20, 2011: Devasting Colombian floods hit Sucre
  Sucre, Colombia (Reuters) Heavy flooding batters Colombia.

• May 20, 2011: Endeavour crew begins first spacewalk
  In Space (Reuters) Two shuttle Endeavour astronauts step outside the International Space Station for the first of four spacewalks to get the outpost ready for operations after the shuttles are retired this summer.

• May 20, 2011: Fire safety at the cottage
  You've taken steps to protect your family from fire in your home -- but what about your cottage?

• May 20, 2011: Nipping allergies in the bud
  Spring's in the air. And so are dreaded allergies. But there are ways that allergy sufferers can deal with this problem.

• May 20, 2011: O.P.P. watch long weekend drivers
  Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) are urging drivers to take caution on the roads this long weekend. Distractions like cooking breakfast while driving could cost you up to $2000 if a collision occurs.

• May 20, 2011: Successful summer gardening
  It's not too late to spruce up your garden for the summer.

• May 20, 2011: Top 10 videos of the week: May 20
  It's time for our weekly recap of the best videos from the past seven days. Take a look at the top ten videos that made the cut.

• May 20, 2011: Toronto schools to go solar
  In a landmark move that is attracting international praise, the Toronto District School Board has signed an agreement to install solar panels on 450 schools.

• May 20, 2011: Turkish quake kills at least two, injures 79
  Simav, Turkey (Reuters) At least two people are killed in an earthquake in northwest Turkey.

• May 19, 2011: Busy hurricane season forecast in the Atlantic for 2011
  The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) hurricane outlook indicates an above-normal Atlantic season.

• May 19, 2011: Camping season kicks off in Canada
  The Weather Network has some tips for coping with the weather while camping over the holiday long weekend.

• May 19, 2011: Colombia landslide kills one, injures others
  San Vicente de Chucuri, Colombia (Reuters) A mudslide rips through a village in Colombia, killing one, leaving at several injured and driving 1200 people from their homes.

• May 19, 2011: Emerald Ash Borer invades Canada
  The Emerald Ash Borer has killed millons of ash trees across Canada and the United states. It poses a major economic and environmental threat to urban and forested areas in both Canada and the U.S. The bug arrived in 2002 from Asia and Canadian Scien...

• May 19, 2011: Fires slow oil production in Alberta
  Wildfires have forced evacuations and slowed production rates at some oil companies in northern Alberta.

• May 19, 2011: Maritimers embrace sunny skies
  It's been days since Maritimers have seen a sign of sunshine in the sky. It shone down on residents on Thursday, lifting spirits and lightening moods.

• May 19, 2011: Setting off fireworks safely
  Weather permitting, this will be a busy weekend for fireworks across Canada. The Weather Network has some tips on how to keep you and your family safe.

• May 18, 2011: Calculating a 'normal' season
  The Weather Network's Summer Outlook breaks down the season with 'normal' precipitation and temperature values. Find out how meteorologists figure out what's normal.

• May 18, 2011: Cost of Manitoba flood climbs
  The cost of this year's flood fight in Manitoba could rival that of 1997's Red River Valley 'flood of the century.'

• May 18, 2011: Does the weather make you sad?
  Grey skies, rain, cool temperatures and a lack of sunlight means seasonal affective disorder can also impact Canadians in the spring.

• May 18, 2011: Humpback whale entangled in ropes
  At Sea/Perth (Australia) Australian authorities track a humpback whale entangled in ropes off the coast of western Australia with hopes of freeing the large mammal.

• May 18, 2011: Nicaraguan volcano explodes, spewing gas and ash
  Quimera, Leon, Nicaragua (Reuters) An eruption of gas and ash is recorded at one of Nicaragua's most active volcanoes. Authorities consider evacuating residents from surrounding areas.

• May 18, 2011: Quebecers watch rain, river levels
  This week's rain could cause water levels on Quebec's Richelieu River to rise once again.

• May 18, 2011: Summer Outlook 2011
  The Weather Network meteorologists release their outlook for Summer 2011. Find out what you can expect in your area for the season.

• May 17, 2011: Evacuation order extended in Slave Lake
  Once residents can return to Slave Lake, some people will have nothing to go back to.

• May 17, 2011: French farmers bite the dust as drought continues
  Lumigny, France (Reuters) Dusty French farmers are praying for a shower as drought continues to target crops.

• May 17, 2011: Grouse Mountain aiming to be open Canada Day
  Skiers and snowboarders at Grouse Mountain could still be hitting the slopes on July 1.

• May 17, 2011: Rain boosts flood threat in B.C.
  Recent weather conditions have increased river levels in the BC Interior, forcing several evacuations -- and now, the north is at risk.

• May 17, 2011: Rain soaks fields in the Maritimes
  Farm fields in the Maritimes are saturated after days of heavy rain. Producers are worried about their crop.

• May 17, 2011: Taiwan stages nuclear drill based on Fukushima
  New Taipei City, Taiwan (Reuters) Taiwan stages a two-day nuclear drill simulating Japan's multi-disaster triggered by a deadly earthquake more than two months ago.

• May 17, 2011: Weather's impact on the Slave Lake wildfire
  A local state of emergency remains in effect for Slave Lake, Alberta and Prime Minister Stephen Harper plans to tour the region on Friday. How did the weather play a role in the disaster?

• May 17, 2011: Wet weather dominates in Ontario, Quebec
  Damp and dreary weather continues to dominate across Ontario and Quebec. What's in store for the Victoria Day long weekend?

• May 16, 2011: Assessing tornado damage with the EF-Scale and F-Scale
  Fujita Scale vs. Enhanced Fujita Scale. Find out how severe storms measure up on damage intensity scales.

• May 16, 2011: Baby pandas in SW China breeding center getting used to bamboo
  Chengdu, China (Reuters) Baby pandas in SW China breeding center getting used to bamboo.

• May 16, 2011: Colombia on alert as flooding continues
  Chia, Bocaya and Anaime, Colombia (Reuters) Much of Colombia on red alert as heavy rains push rivers up, threaten mudslides.

• May 16, 2011: Deliberate flood area in Manitoba: Smaller than expected
  Officials in Manitoba say the area expected to be affected by the controlled breach at the Assiniboine River is smaller than originally thought.

• May 16, 2011: Flooding engulfs Mississippi homes
  Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States (Reuters) Homes and acres of land in Western Mississippi along the Yazoo River, a tributary of the Mississippi River, are submerged in water.

• May 16, 2011: Shuttle Endeavour launches, heads to space station
  Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States and in space (Reuters) Shuttle Endeavour, on the next-to-last mission of NASA's space shuttle program, blasts off from Kennedy Space Center at 8:56 a.m. (1256 GMT), carrying supplies and a possibly revolutionary...

• May 15, 2011: Additional nuclear evacuations begin as water storage barge heads to Fukushima
  Iitate Village, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan (Reuters) Additional nuclear evacuations begin outside of 30km exclusion zone as giant barge to store radioactive water heads to Fukushima plant.

• May 15, 2011: Beijing International Long Distance Walk
  Beijing, China (Reuters) Citizens participating International Long Distance Walk Carnival in SW Beijing's Fangshan district.

• May 15, 2011: Chasing storms in Tornado Alley
  Follow a tornado chase with The Weather Network's meteorologists.

• May 15, 2011: Forest fire erupts in NE. China's Dalian
  Dalian, China (Reuters) Forest fire erupts in NE. China's Dalian.

• May 15, 2011: Hundreds more homeless after floods inundate coastal towns
  Barranquilla, Colombia (Reuters) A swollen creek makes itself known in the Colombian town of Barranquilla as rising water submerges cars and sweeps away buses filled with passengers.

• May 15, 2011: Sunday travel disruptions
  Drivers and commuters should prepare themselves for an influx of road closures throughout downtown Toronto Sunday.

• May 15, 2011: Wildfires force evacuations in Slave Lake, Alberta; several buildings burn to the ground
  As fires rip through the town of Slave Lake, Alberta, a mandatory evacuation order is in effect. 95 percent of the town has been safely evacuated.

• May 14, 2011: 500 firefighters race to put out forest fire in northeast China
  Dalian, Liaoning Province, China (Reuters) A forest fire in northeast China shrouds a nearby city in heavy smoke, forcing evacuation of tourists from a resort at the foot of the mountain.

• May 14, 2011: Alberta wildfire season underway
  Wildfires are popping up all across Alberta.

• May 14, 2011: Army to open Mississippi spillway
  Army engineers will open the Morganza spillway for the first time in 38 years Saturday.

• May 14, 2011: BC spring avalanche risk
  The spring season is halfway over, but that hasn't put an end to the avalanche risk in British Columbia.

• May 14, 2011: Louisiana spillway opens to relieve flooding
  Morganza, La. (Reuters) Water rushes from the Morganza Spillway as army engineers open a floodgate to relieve pressure in the Mississippi River in an effort to prevent flooding in Louisiana's two largest cities.

• May 14, 2011: Manitoba flooded on purpose
  Manitoba causes a flood to prevent an even worse one.

• May 14, 2011: Mississippi residents battle dangerous flood waters
  Vicksburg, Miss. (Reuters) Residents of the Mississippi Delta are bracing for historic flood levels this coming week as water continues to rise and hundreds evacuate the area.

• May 14, 2011: Red Cross shelters Mississippi flood victims
  Tunica, Mississippi (Reuters) Red Cross shelters Mississippi flood victims.

• May 14, 2011: Spanish city Lorca recovering from deadly earthquake
  Lorca, Spain (Reuters) Most of the residents of 2,000-year-old southeastern Spanish city Lorca had never thought their lives could be so much different until a magnitude-5.1 quake struck the ancient city on Wednesday.

• May 14, 2011: Stuck with a wet spring in Ontario and Quebec
  The wet weather is back, and it's not going anywhere.

• May 14, 2011: Third worker dies at Japan's troubled nuclear plant
  Tokyo, Japan (Reuters) A worker collapses at the Fukushima nuclear reactor No 1 and later dies, bringing the death toll at the crippled nuclear plant to three. Cause of death remains unknown.

• May 13, 2011: Big Becky makes a breakthrough
  After five years of drilling beneath Niagara Falls, the world's largest tunnel-boring machine reaches daylight Friday.

• May 13, 2011: Earthquake shakes Costa Rica
  A magnitude 6.0 earthquake rattled the Costa Rican capital of San Jose Friday.

• May 13, 2011: Eye health made in the shades
  May is Vision Health Month in Canada, and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind says protecting your eyesight is as easy as slipping on a pair of sunglasses.

• May 13, 2011: Floods wreak havoc across Colombia
  Gamarro, Colombia (Reuters) Magdalena river in Colombia overflows leaving a trail of destroyed crops.

• May 13, 2011: Levees shored up against record Mississippi floods
  Kings/ Greenville, Mississippi/ Stephensville / Morgan City / New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Reuters) Water soaks towns along the flooded Mississippi River as officials and residents build barriers they hope will keep water out.

• May 13, 2011: Linking lightning and forest fires
  The return of warm, dry weather means forest fire season is in full swing in many Canadian provinces. Human-caused fires are easily prevented, but sometimes nature has its own ideas.

• May 13, 2011: MB goes ahead with deliberate flooding
  Controlled flood underway south of Assiniboine River in southern Manitoba.

• May 13, 2011: Rare tornado barrels over Taipei
  A rare tornado that formed over Taipei on Thursday caused minimal damage in the area.

• May 13, 2011: Rising floodwaters flush wildlife out of habitats in Mississippi
  Mississippi, United States (Reuters) High floodwaters in Mississippi swamp thousands of homes and cause wildlife to seek refuge.

• May 13, 2011: Solar plane makes maiden international flight
  In flight above Belgium (Reuters) A solar energy plane touches down safely in Brussels marking the success of the world's first ever international flight powered by the sun.

• May 13, 2011: Top 10 videos of the week: May 13
  It's time for our weekly recap of the best videos from the past seven days. Take a look at the top ten videos that made the cut.

• May 13, 2011: Wildfires spread across Alberta
  Strong winds and warm temperatures have been a nasty recipe for wildfires in Alberta.

• May 12, 2011: Arctic nations agree steps to boost cooperation
  Nuuk, Greenland (Reuters) Leaders of Arctic nations gather in Greenland to chart future cooperation as global warming sets off a race for oil, mineral, fishing and shipping opportunities in the world's fragile final frontier.

• May 12, 2011: Astronauts arrive at space center for planned shuttle launch
  Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States (Reuters) The crew of the space shuttle Endeavour arrives at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida in advance of the shuttle's scheduled Monday launch. Endeavour's mission to the International Space Station ...

• May 12, 2011: B.C. threatened by spring flood
  Recent heavy rainfall has pounded parts of B.C. leaving some areas at risk of significant flooding.

• May 12, 2011: Bob Barker helps move elephants from Toronto Zoo
  The Toronto Zoo has announced that they will find new homes for its three elephants. The move comes after pressure from game show host Bob Barker.

• May 12, 2011: Cleanup begins after Spain quake
  Lorca, Spain (Reuters) Emergency workers clear roads and remove debris in the Spanish town of Lorca where eight people died in an earthquake.

• May 12, 2011: Forecasters predict 14 storms in the Pacific this hurricane season
  Mexico City/ Veracruz, Mexico (Reuters) Mexico's hurricane experts predict an above-average year for storm formations in the Pacific Ocean in 2011.

• May 12, 2011: Sandstorms cover northern China, reducing visibility to less than 200 meters
  Changchun, China (Reuters) Massive sandstorms hit northern China, shrouding cities in a yellow-orange haze that authorities warn make the air quality “hazardous“, state media reports.

• May 12, 2011: Swollen Mississippi river pushes south, Louisiana on alert
  Tunica, Mississippi (Reuters) The Mississippi River swamps evacuated neighbourhoods and fields as its rain-swollen waters push south towards Louisiana, putting residents on alert for the oncoming deluge of floodwaters.

• May 11, 2011: Forecasting forest fires in Canada
  According to Natural Resources Canada, there are 8,000 to 9,000 forest fires every year in our country and the average area burned is around 2.5 million hectares. Researchers in the forest fire field believe weather is the primary factor affecting th...

• May 11, 2011: Harper tours Manitoba flood region
  Prime Minister Stephen Harper took to the skies on Wednesday and toured flood-ravaged Brandon.

• May 11, 2011: Hospital patients evacuated after Lorca quake
  Lorca, Spain (Reuters) Patients, including babies, are evacuated from hospital after an earthquake in Lorca which killed at least 10.

• May 11, 2011: Japan suspects new radioactive leak into sea
  Tokyo and Fukushima Prefecture, Japan (Reuters) Japan nuclear operator suspects another radioactive leak into the sea from a pit near reactor number 3.

• May 11, 2011: Two deadly earthquakes hit Spain
  The death toll is rising after two earthquakes rattled Spain Wednesday evening.

• May 10, 2011: Blanket of snow brings temperature down to zero in parts of Xinjiang
  Xinjiang, China (Reuters) Temperature plummets in Xinjiang. Blanket of snow brings temperature down to zero in parts of Xinjiang.

• May 10, 2011: Five dead and 17 missing in Guangxi landslide
  Quanzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autononous Region, China (Reuters) Five were dead and 17 missing in the landslide on Monday afternoon that completely buried a quarry in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autononous Region.

• May 10, 2011: MB flood diversion set for Saturday
  Officials in flood-ravaged Manitoba say a controlled release of water from the Assiniboine River, scheduled for Saturday morning, is the only way to prevent widespread damage.

• May 10, 2011: Mississippi River crests at Memphis just below record
  Memphis, Tennessee, United States(Reuters) The Mississippi River may have reached its highest level at Memphis just inches below the all time record, according to the National Weather Service, as a wall of water moves south toward the Gulf of Mexico.

• May 10, 2011: Thunderstorms rumble in northern Ontario
  Warmer temperatures are welcomed by most Ontarians, but a spike in the thermometer could also add to more unsettled conditions.

• May 10, 2011: Water levels drop in New Brunswick
  Recent heavy rain in the forecast has kept flood watchers in the Maritimes on high alert.

• May 10, 2011: Water levels receding in Quebec
  Residents of Quebec's Richelieu Valley could have a reason to be optimistic as flood waters continue to slowly recede.

• May 9, 2011: Almost 8,000 fires reported in Mexico so far in 2011
  Northern Mexico/Mexico City (Reuters) Mexican Environment Minister says despite worst outbreak of wildfires in recent years, 2011 has not surpassed destroyed areas reported in 1998. States of Coahuila, Chihuahua, Durango, Oaxaca and Guerrero are wors...

• May 9, 2011: An Argentine builds a beer-bottle castle with six million waste bottles
  Quilmes, Argentina (Reuters) Beer-bottle Castle -- An Argentine builds a beer-bottle castle with six million waste bottles.

• May 9, 2011: Dozens drown after freak wind capsize boats
  Togokome, Aneho and Agbodan Kope, Togo (Reuters) Thirty -six people drowned in Lake Togo after heavy winds capsized boats carrying men, women and children returning from a funeral ceremony at a village on the lake's shore.

• May 9, 2011: Extreme weather and emotional turmoil
  Extreme weather survivors learn how to deal with post traumatic stress disorder.

• May 9, 2011: Floodway opened near New Orleans to relieve pressure on rising Mississippi River
  Norco, Louisiana, United States(Reuters) U.S. government engineers open a floodway near New Orleans to divert some of the rising Mississippi River's flow -- as the region prepares for the river's highest crest since 1937.

• May 9, 2011: Ontario tornado watch begins
  Ontario confirms its first tornado of the season.

• May 9, 2011: Severe weather hits home in Ontario
  Severe weather season is upon us and residents are urged to know the risks involved with dangerous conditions.

• May 9, 2011: Typhoon in central Philippines kills 10
  Central Philippines (Reuters) Tropical Storm Aere lashes central Philippines, causing floods and landslides which have killed 10 people and forced thousands to evacuate.

• May 9, 2011: Victoria's polluting cruise-ships
  A study finds damaging effects of the cruise-ship industry.

• May 8, 2011: Emergency declared in Manitoba
  In addition to a local state of emergency that was declared in Brandon Sunday, a provincial state of emergency was issued on Monday with the threat of severe flooding.

• May 8, 2011: Memphis area residents warned of Mississippi flooding
  Memphis, Tenn. (Reuters) More evacuation warnings are issued in Memphis, Tennessee as water from the swelling Mississippi River continues to rise toward record levels.

• May 8, 2011: Relentless rain soaks the Maritimes
  A stubborn low pressure system has been bringing rain, gusty winds and cool temperatures to parts of the Maritimes this week. How long will the unsettled conditions last?

• May 8, 2011: Storms pop up in southern Ontario
  Temperatures have been steadily climbing in southern Ontario this week. The heat and humidity triggered thunderstorms across the region Friday.

• May 7, 2011: China's largest fresh water lake Poyang has navigation cut due to prolonged drought
  Lake Shrinks in Drought -- China's largest fresh water lake Poyang has navigation cut due to prolonged drought.

• May 7, 2011: First frost warnings of season in southern Ontario
  For the second day in a row, parts of southern Ontario could wake up to a spring frost.

• May 7, 2011: Flooded river begins to wrap around Memphis
  Memphis, Tenn. (Reuters) The flooded Mississippi River keeps rising to record levels in Memphis, pushing water into roads and homes and forcing some residents to evacuate.

• May 7, 2011: Flooding Mississippi River poses dire threats
  The Mississippi River threatens to unleash near record flooding all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. Rising and moving further south, water submerges Memphis neighborhoods, floods casinos in Mississippi and forces a stretch of interstate highway in Ark...

• May 7, 2011: Lake Champlain flood threatens both sides of border
  Lake Champlain, which straddles the Canada-U.S. border, has reached its highest level in history, threatening communities on both sides of the border.

• May 7, 2011: MB flood fight continues
  Volunteer flood fighters in Brandon, Manitoba are rushing to build up the city's dikes after it was revealed a malfunctioning gauge underestimated the Assiniboine River's crest.

• May 7, 2011: Mother's Day stargazing
  Two special events take place Sunday: One here on Earth, and the other up above.

• May 7, 2011: Springtime fix for winter problem
  Some people are dreaming of summer. Others are thinking way beyond that – all the way to winter.

• May 7, 2011: Spruce up your deck for spring
  Did your deck take a beating this winter? Follow these tips to fix it up right the first time and get back to enjoying the great outdoors.

• May 7, 2011: Water everywhere: Flood roundup
  Flooding is the top story making weather news in Canada and the United States.

• May 6, 2011: Barbecuing safely in the spring
  Anxious to do some barbecuing this spring? The Weather Network has some safety tips to consider before you fire up the grill.

• May 6, 2011: Extraordinary snowfall in north China's Inner Mongolia
  Inner Mongolia, China (Reuters) Snow in Early Summer -- Extraordinary snowfall in north China's Inner Mongolia.

• May 6, 2011: Family reunion in the Night Sky
  Astronomer Andrew Fazekas suggests sky watchers keep their eyes on the skies. A family reunion is possible through the month of May

• May 6, 2011: Mississippi floods force evacuations near Memphis
  Memphis and Dyersburg, Tennessee, Mississippi, United States (Reuters) The Mississippi River continues rising toward record levels, flooding neighborhoods and forcing some residents in the U.S. Southeast to evacuate.

• May 6, 2011: Roads washed out in Kingsley, Saskatchewan
  A small community in southeastern Saskatchewan declared a state of emergency on Friday.

• May 6, 2011: Top 10 videos of the week: May 6
  It's time for our weekly recap of the best videos from the past seven days. Take a look at the top ten videos that made the cut.

• May 5, 2011: Chilean daredevil soars in Andes
  Andes Mountains, Chile (Reuters) A Chilean base-jumper soars off a cliff in the Andes on a motorbike before opening parachute.

• May 5, 2011: Ontario's wet spring delays crop season
  A soggy spring is severely affecting Ontario farmers with only one percent of acreage planted so far.

• May 5, 2011: Rain in New Brunswick prompts flood warning
  Emergency measures officials are keeping a close eye on the swollen Saint John River in New Brunswick.

• May 5, 2011: Wet spring delays tulip blooms
  The Canadian Tulip Festival begins this weekend in Ottawa, but a wet spring has delayed the blooming of many flowers.

• May 5, 2011: Widespread flooding hits parts of Tennessee and Mississippi
  Memphis area, Tennessee and Warren County, Mississippi, United States (Reuters) Mississippi River threatens to unleash near record flooding from Tennessee to the Gulf of Mexico.

• May 4, 2011: Battling floods in southern Quebec
  Heavy rain and melting snow have caused rivers to swell and spill their banks in Quebec's Richelieu Valley.

• May 4, 2011: In weather history: Quebec landslide 1971
  As parts of southern Quebec deal with flooding, The Weather Network takes a look back at a landslide that hit the province 40 years ago.

• May 4, 2011: May snow leaves Poles out in the cold
  Chestochowa, Poland (Reuters) Parts of Poland suffer power outages as May snowfall and freezing temperatures descend on the country.

• May 4, 2011: Red River water levels start peaking
  Crests of the swollen Red and Assiniboine Rivers are flowing through Winnipeg, but officials say flood protection measures are doing their job.

• May 4, 2011: Scientists say seas will rise faster than previously thought
  Copenhagen, Denmark/Undisclosed location, Arctic (Reuters) Scientists say the Arctic is changing at an unprecedented rate. It is warmer than ever and the change is accelerating.

• May 4, 2011: South Korea stages earthquake drills
  Seoul, South Korea (Reuters) South Korea stages earthquake drills across the country amid Japan's struggle with the devastation after a massive earthquake struck.

• May 3, 2011: Managing Manitoba's mosquitoes
  Flood waters provide perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes in Manitoba.

• May 3, 2011: Rain soaks eastern Canada
  Soggy weather continues to soak parts of eastern Canada, while parts of southern Quebec deal with major flooding.

• May 3, 2011: Rules of spring clean up
  Properly disposing of objects can be confusing at times. The City of Toronto provides some helpful tips.

• May 3, 2011: Tornado leaves destruction in New Zealand's biggest city
  Auckland, New Zealand (Reuters) A tornado rips through the suburbs of New Zealand's Auckland, killing at least one person and injuring more than a dozen.

• May 3, 2011: Toronto adopts the BIXI way
  Renting public bikes in Toronto is a simple way to improve air quality and reduce pollution on city streets.

• May 3, 2011: U.S. blows up flood levee on Mississippi River
  Wyatt, Missouri, United States (Reuters) Explosions blast through a Mississippi River levee in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to prevent floodwaters from submerging a nearby town.

• May 3, 2011: Waterspouts spotted in Hawaii
  Video shows giant waterspouts spinning off the coast of Hawaii Monday.

• May 2, 2011: Be prepared for an emergency
  Emergency Preparedness Week is May 1st-7th, 2011. Know how to save your own life and protect your loved ones in case of a disaster.

• May 2, 2011: Election Day outlook
  As Canadians head to the polls today, here's what to expect in terms of weather right across the country.

• May 2, 2011: Facebook page reunites tornado survivors with lost memories
  A Facebook page dedicated to reuniting tornado survivors with their lost belongings has also become a forum for support.

• May 2, 2011: Fire season begins in B.C.
  Forest officials in British Columbia are reminding the public to be careful with spring burning as fire season gets off to an active start.

• May 2, 2011: Japan passes $50 billion disaster budget
  Japan passes $50 billion emergency budget to pay for disaster cleanup after March 11th quake and tsunami.

• May 2, 2011: Manitoba flooding impacts voters
  Special voting stations were set up in Manitoba Monday to accommodate over 1,900 people forced from their homes by spring flooding.

• May 2, 2011: Recycling election signs in Toronto
  Torontonians are being asked to recycle election signs in an effort to save them from entering the landfill.

• May 1, 2011: After volcano spews ash, residents sweep up
  Banos, Ecuador (Reuters) Residents attempt to sweep their towns streets of ash after Tungurahua Volcano, one of eight active volcanos in Ecuador, spewed ash thousands of feet into the air.

• May 1, 2011: Alberta resorts to extend ski season
  This weekend may be the last chance for skiers in Jasper, but other resorts are extending their season.

• May 1, 2011: Five people killed in Prairie snowstorm
  Blast of winter leads to the death of five people across the Prairies this weekend.

• May 1, 2011: John Paul's Beatification pulls in huge crowds from all over the world
  Rome, Italy/ Vatican City (Reuters) Jubilant young French pilgrims arrive in Rome after a 19-hour train journey as thousands of others, including Poles, make their way to the Vatican from around the world to celebrate the beatification of John Paul I...

• May 1, 2011: Lightning sparks forest fires in north China
  Shanxi Province, China (Reuters) Forest Fire in China- Lightening sparks forest fires in north China.

• May 1, 2011: Most serious sandstorm this spring hits north, northwest China
  Northern China (Reuters) Sandstorm Hits North China -- Most serious sandstorm this spring hits north, northwest China.

• May 1, 2011: Officials watching over Saint John River
  Emergency measures officials are keeping a close eye on the swollen Saint John River in New Brunswick.

• May 1, 2011: Ontarians still in the dark
  Tens of thousands of people in eastern Ontario are still without power days after a deadly wind storm.

• May 1, 2011: River crests delayed by Prairie snowstorm
  The snowstorm that barrelled through the Prairies over the weekend has delayed the crest of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers in southern Manitoba.

• May 1, 2011: Snowstorm to affect Prairie flooding
  Recent unsettled weather in the Prairies puts the province on extra alert.

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