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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Heat relief comes with a multi-day storm risk for parts of Ontario
The current heat wave will extend through Tuesday across southern Ontario, with relief arriving mid-to-late week. A cold front is set to move across the region Tuesday night into Wednesday, bringing rounds of showers and thunderstorms. While the rainfall may provide temporary and localized relief from the ongoing dry and dangerous wildfire conditions, many areas will likely receive less rain than needed to make a significant impact. Storm activity will vary, leading to a range in precipitation totals across the region. DON'T MISS: Fire danger ratings have climbed to extreme levels in several regions, with multiple fires igniting over the weekend in Kawartha Lakes and Bobcaygeon. Isolated storm risk on Tuesday with hit-or-miss rainfall chances Weak atmospheric instability is expected to spark isolated thunderstorms across southern Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), by mid-afternoon Tuesday. Some storms may produce scattered rainfall in fire-affected areas like the Kawarthas. High humidity and elevated moisture levels in the atmosphere could lead to torrential rainfall in localized areas. This raises the potential for localized flooding and gusty winds. Rainfall totals may vary significantly, with over 30 mm possible in the heaviest downpours, while other areas may see little to no precipitation. More widespread rainfall on Wednesday as temperatures drop closer to seasonal values A cold front will sweep across southern and eastern Ontario by Wednesday, delivering some much-needed rainfall to the region. Thunderstorm activity is expected from Windsor through Toronto and into Ottawa late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. RELATED: By Wednesday afternoon, lake breezes may trigger additional storms in areas like Windsor, Niagara, and parts of the GTA. Near and east of Ottawa, the cold front could spark stronger thunderstorms. The cold front may briefly mix wildfire smoke closer to the surface, potentially reducing air quality for a short period. DON'T MISS: By Thursday and Friday, daytime highs are expected to be more comfortable, reaching the high 20s, though humidity will still make it feel like the low 30s. Looking ahead, rain chances will remain limited in the long term, though showers are possible this weekend. Closely eyeing Tropical Storm Erin Temperatures across Ontario are forecast to drop significantly next week, with a few days potentially falling below seasonal averages. The trajectory of Tropical Storm Erin will play a key role in shaping the amplitude of the trough over the region later in the week. This could influence both the intensity and duration of the cooler weather period. DON'T MISS: Further updates will provide clarity as the situation develops. Be sure to check back for the latest weather updates across Ontario. WATCH: Extreme fire risk as Ontario wildfires spread in Kawartha Lakes region Click here to view the video
Yahoo
12-08-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
2025 is Canada's second-worst wildfire season on record for area burned
The wildfire season took a bit of a break in July, after rainfall relief in some locales, but has since come to life in a significant way, with many more blazes igniting in Eastern Canada. In fact, it is now the country's second-worst on record in terms of area burned. Helping to place it in the second position are recent blazes in Eastern Canada. DON'T MISS: In Ontario, fire danger ratings have climbed to extreme levels in several regions, with multiple fires igniting over the weekend in Kawartha Lakes and Bobcaygeon. In Atlantic Canada, hot temperatures and a relative lack of precipitation may allow any blazes that spark to quickly grow out of control. Provincewide fire bans are in effect for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, as well as Newfoundland and Labrador. A regional state of emergency has also been declared for a portion of the Bay de Verde peninsula, from Bristol's Hope to Whiteway, due to out-of-control wildfires. Second-worse wildfire season on record for area burned Canada is now experiencing the second-worst wildfire season on record in terms of area burned, only lagging the unprecedented 2023 wildfire season. As of Aug. 11, more than 7.3 million hectares have burned--more than double the 10-year average of 2.9 million hectares for this time of year. It's a big area. It's larger than Nova Scotia and New Brunswick combined, and 10 times the size of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). If the area burned was a country, it would be larger than Ireland. The number of fires is not exceptionally high. In fact, it's trending near normal. This year's total of just more than 4,300 fires is actually below the 10-year average of 4,384 for this time of year. Even 2023, with 6,623 fires, was only modestly above the long-term normal. The difference comes down to scale: The fires are fewer in number but far, far larger--driving record-level area burned. This season, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are responsible for more than half the area burned nationally. Saskatchewan: 2,732,792 hectares burned is about 4.20 per cent of the province's total area. Manitoba: 1,730,020 hectares burned is about 2.67 per cent of the province's total area. 2023 versus 2025 Saskatchewan is the standout gainer with burned area nearly 50 per cent higher than 2023. Manitoba dramatically surged from 198,634 hectares in 2023 to 1.74 million hectares in 2025--an 8.8 times increase. Quebec has had a 99.9 per cent drop in wildfire activity compared to 2023--5.2 million hectares to nearly nothing in 2025 (just 5,006 hectares). Some rain is expected in the fire zones across the northern Prairies this week. But much of Atlantic Canada will remain dry, meaning wildfires will likely continue to expand in that region. Last year, more than 5.32 hectares of area were burned, whereas 2025 has already seen 6.6 million hectares scorched. Thumbnail courtesy of the Government of Manitoba. With files from Tyler Hamilton, a meteorologist at The Weather Network.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- CTV News
Six suspects charged in rash of break-ins
Six people face charges in connection with a series of break-and-enters that police say happened in Bobcaygeon. Provincial police say the investigation began in mid-April when Kawartha Lakes OPP received a report about a break-in happening at a business in Bobcaygeon. Police say the suspects were gone when officers arrived, adding they later discovered several vehicles in the area had also been broken into. Between the six accused 18 charges have been laid, including break-and-enter, possession of property obtained by crime, and theft under $5,000. The investigation remains ongoing with police asking the public to submit any video footage or information that could assist with the case to Kawartha Lakes OPP or Crime Stoppers.
