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CBC
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
St. Clair Region Conservation Authority flood outlook in effect
Social Sharing The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (SCRCA) has issued an early notice of potential flooding in the region. The flood outlook is in effect until 4 p.m. Thursday unless otherwise updated. Thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon brought approximately 80 millimetres of rainfall to the watershed in Sarnia and 55 mm in Warwick, the authority said on its website. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting the potential for further thunderstorms into mid-day Thursday, which could bring an additional 30 to 50 mm of rain with a peak rainfall intensity of up to 50 mm per hour. That could lead to increased runoff and localized flooding, ponding on roads and flash flooding, particularly in urban areas, the authority said in a news release. Coupled with the heavy rainfall Wednesday, water levels and flows are expected to increase and may elevate into low-lying areas surrounding rivers and streams. The authority is reminding people to avoid watercourses and flooded areas due to dangerous conditions, slippery banks and swift moving water.
CBC
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
Heat wave expected to end Thursday but won't be gone long
The hot, hot heat that's been blanketing Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County this week is expected to come to an end later on Thursday. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a heat warning for the area earlier this week, warning temperatures would reach daytime highs of up to 34 C, feeling like up tp 42 C with humidity, and there would be little relief overnight. "Showers and thunderstorms moving through Thursday morning are expected to keep daytime temperatures relatively cooler for most regions, bringing an end to the heat event," the weather agency said in its heat warning. "For regions not affected by showers, a cooler airmass will bring an end to the event by Thursday night." Until the heat passes, people are reminded to take precautions such as drinking water, seeking cool and shaded spots and watch for signs of heat exhaustion. The weekend forecast shows more average temperatures for this time of year in the mid-20s: Friday, sunny and 24 C. Saturday, mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers at 25 C. Sunday, mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers at 26 C. By Monday, the temperature is expected to start creeping back up to the high 20s with a mix of sun and cloud.
CBC
7 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
Large hail, strong winds pound parts of Calgary and surrounding area
Environment and Climate Change Canada says northeast Calgary experienced wind guts of more than 90 kilometres an hour during Sunday night's fast-moving thunderstorm.
CTV News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Severe storm tears through Calgary
Clean up is underway in many areas of Calgary after a severe storm on July 13, 2025. A severe thunderstorm pummeled Calgary Sunday evening with high winds, large hail and heavy rain. The storm developed east of the foothills in the late afternoon before moving southeast through the Calgary area into the early evening. The storm was set up by favorable weather conditions. Environment and Climate Change Canada did alert residents of the storm with the potential for golf ball size hail and very strong wind gusts. The hardest hit areas appear to be on the north end of the city. Last August Calgary was hit with a similar hailstorm causing an estimated $3.25 billion in damage, the second costliest disaster in Canadian history.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Funnel clouds could develop in Manitoba: ECCC
Daniel Halmarson has your current conditions and updated weather forecast for July 11, 2025. Daniel Halmarson has your current conditions and updated weather forecast for July 11, 2025. Environment and Climate Change Canada is warning funnel clouds could develop in parts of southwestern Manitoba on Friday afternoon. The weather agency issued a special weather statement shortly after 12:30 p.m. 'Weak thundershowers are expected to develop in the area this afternoon and they will have the potential to produce a funnel cloud. They are expected to weaken early this evening,' ECCC wrote. The special weather statement encompasses more than a dozen municipalities in the region and includes places like Rossburn, Minnedosa, Elkhorn, Virden, Melita, Souris, and Deloraine. Turtle Mountain Provincial Park and Riding Mountain National Park are also under the advisory. 'These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms. This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground,' ECCC explains. 'However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.' This is a developing story.
