Thunderstorms

• How extreme heat and humidity fuels more dangerous storms — and tornadoes

  As heat waves blanket parts of Canada, experts say the extreme heat and humidity can also 'fuel' severe thunderstorms — and even tornadoes.

  Environment

  Jul 14
  
• Flooding concerns, tornado threats sweep across Canadian Prairies

  Flooding concerns are mounting in Alberta as Edmonton nears a June rainfall record, while tornado watches and severe storms threaten parts of Saskatchewan.

  Weather

  Jun 27
  
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• Hot weather and possible storms expected in Saskatchewan Sunday

  Saskatchewan is expected to heat up Sunday, but with that heat comes the potential for storms.

  Weather

  Jun 23, 2024
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• Fort Saskatchewan tornado warning lifts as storm moves away from region

  Meteorologists from Environment Canada first issued the tornado warning at 4:52 p.m. MDT as a severe thunderstorm tracked through the area.

  Health

  Jun 14, 2024
• U.S. heat domes could have stormy impacts in Canada. What to expect this summer

  Heat domes can be deadly, as in 2021 when one caused hundreds of deaths in B.C. They can also impact the weather of other regions, creating stormy conditions.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2024
• ‘It was crazy’: Power outages, downed trees after thunderstorms hit Quebec

  The Montérégie was the most affected region with up to 5,000 homes without power, followed by the Laurentians with 4,000 in the dark.

  Weather

  May 23, 2024
• Summer storms in Ontario caused estimated $340 million in insured damages: IBC

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says severe storms and flash floods in Ontario this summer caused more than $340 million in insured losses, according to initial estimates.

  Weather

  Oct 16, 2023
• Environment Canada warns of heavy rain in parts of the Maritimes until Sunday morning

  In a weather warning released on Saturday, Environment Canada said parts of Nova Scotia could see heavy rain reaching or exceeding 50 millimetres if thunderstorms develop.

  Weather

  Aug 26, 2023
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• Heavy rain prompts special weather statement for parts of southwestern Ontario

  Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into the afternoon, with local rainfall amounts predicted to reach between 30 millimetres and 50 millimetres.

  Weather

  Aug 23, 2023
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• Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Peterborough area

  Up to 15 mm of rainfall is expected Thursday evening in the Peterborough area. Another 30 to 35mm is expected on Sunday into Monday, prompting officials to issue a flood watch.

  Environment

  Aug 3, 2023