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Severe storms on Friday a prelude to soaring weekend heat
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (250+ words) An active couple of days will give way to rising temperatures across much of the Prairies heading into the weekend An active pattern across the centre of the country produced several tornadoes this week. The same pattern will produce another…...
Beware an isolated severe storm threat in Ontario on Friday
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (198+ words) Not everyone will see rain to end the week, but any storms that bubble up could pack a punch After a stormy day left damage and power outages across southern Ontario, we're looking ahead to the next round of storms…...
PHOTOS: Powerful line of storms sweeps southern Ontario
9+ hour, 22+ min ago (172+ words) Damage and outages were reported across parts of southern Ontario on Thursday afternoon A stout line of severe thunderstorms swept through southern Ontario on Thursday afternoon with high winds and torrential downpours. The storms brought down trees and power lines…...
Historical records reveal how Canada's weather has changed over the centuries
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (759+ words) Written by Victoria Slonosky, Mc Gill University Tornadoes, floods, wildfires and storms have all been in the news recently, and all are taken as harbingers of a coming climate catastrophe. The word "unprecedented" is often used in such reports, but…...
Rapid El Ni'o may force the slowest hurricane season in years
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (433+ words) El Ni'o conditions are rapidly setting in, which may help the Atlantic basin see its quietest hurricane season in years A growing and potentially historic El Ni'o in the Pacific Ocean will have a significant impact on this year's Atlantic…...
Severe thunderstorm threat shifts east on the Prairies ahead of weekend heat
14+ hour, 7+ min ago (387+ words) After a day of tornadoes and large hail, another system brings risk of storms and strong winds to the Prairies Thursday Severe thunderstorms are forecast to move into southern Manitoba and the Interlake regions late Thursday afternoon and evening. This…...
Damage being assessed at evacuated campground in Alberta after RCMP say tornado touched down
14+ hour, 30+ min ago (379+ words) People in area warned to take cover amid severe storm Wednesday night Emergency workers in Alberta are responding to an incident near Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, located about 290 kilometres east of Edmonton, after RCMP say a tornado touched down in…...
Scientists predict when Earth's last plants will die
14+ hour, 32+ min ago (346+ words) New research suggests plants on Earth could survive for nearly another two billion years " far longer than previously believed. A new study suggests Earth's vegetation could survive for another 1. 87 billion years as the Sun gradually grows brighter, substantially longer than…...
Strong winds, rain, and hail: Severe storm threat hits Ontario Thursday
17+ hour, 51+ min ago (325+ words) Thursday's severe thunderstorm risk brings heavy rain, strong winds, and hail to southern Ontario A strong system is set to affect Ontario through Thursday, delivering widespread risks of severe thunderstorms. DON'T MISS: A normal July brings Canada drought, downpours, and…...
Alerts - Banesti, GR, RO
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (12+ words) Active Alerts Banesti, GR, RO The Weather Network Active Alerts Banesti, GR, RO...