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CTV News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Ottawa amid humid conditions
A pedestrian walks during a rainstorm in the ByWard Market on Sunday, July 6, 2025. (Brad Quinn/CTV News Ottawa) A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Ottawa and the surrounding areas. Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail and torrential rain. Hazards include wind gusts of up to 110 km/h, torrential rainfall with amounts possibly in excess of 50 millimetres and nickel-sized hail. Forecasters says the storms could form this evening. 'Utility outages are possible. Significant damage to property, buildings and trees is possible,' the weather alert says. 'Be prepared for severe weather. If threatening weather approaches, take cover in a basement or interior room. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail. When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.' Hot summer temperatures returned to Ottawa today, with the humidex expected to make it feel like 43 in the afternoon. Environment Canada says 'hot and humid conditions are expected' over the next five days, with temperatures ranging from 26 C to 34 C until Monday. The forecast calls for a high of 34 C today, with the humidex making it feel like 43. According to Environment Canada, temperatures will jump from 19 C at 7 a.m. to 25 C at 9 a.m. and 30 C by 1 p.m. The warmest temperature recorded at the Ottawa Airport on July 24 is 34.4 C, set back in 1989. Ottawa will see a mix of sun and cloud today. High 34 C. Increasing cloudiness this evening with a 70 per cent chance of showers. Low 22 C. Friday will start cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers. Environment Canada says conditions will clear in the afternoon. High 27 C with the humidex making it feel like 34. Saturday will be sunny. High 26 C. The outlook for Sunday calls for a mix of sun and cloud. High 29 C. Monday will see a mix of sun and cloud. High 31 C. The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 27 C and a low of 16 C. 30 C days This will be the seventh day in July the temperature has hit 30 C. The warmest temperature was 34.2 C on July 16. The temperature hit 30 C twice in July 2024 and four times in July 2023.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
PHOTOS: Powerful storms hit eastern Ontario, southern Quebec Sunday
A round of widespread severe thunderstorms swept through much of eastern Ontario and southern Quebec on Sunday afternoon, bringing strong winds, torrential rainfall, and power outages to the region. GET THE LATEST: High instability and ample moisture throughout the atmosphere provided plenty of fuel for storms to thrive as a cold front arrived during the day Sunday. The moisture-packed atmosphere made high wind gusts and localized flooding a particular risk throughout the day. Numerous clusters of thunderstorms affected the area; one targeted southern Quebec while another developed over eastern Ontario. Winds gusted to around 60 km/h at the Ottawa Airport as the thunderstorms passed overhead on Sunday afternoon. Montreal-Trudeau International Airport reported visibility of less than one kilometre and very heavy rainfall not long after. Strong winds knocked down trees and power lines across the two provinces. Heavy rainfall led to localized flooding, especially in southern Quebec. RELATED: Hydro-Quebec saw 60,000 customers without power at one point on Sunday, with the number down to around 33,000 customers without power as of 4:15 p.m. local time. Over in Ontario, storms knocked out power to a few thousand customers. The risk for severe weather will continue into the early evening hours as the storms progress east across the region. See some of the visuals from Sunday's storms in Ontario and Quebec, below. Power outage and storm rolling through Ottawa #onstorm @weathernetwork — Tanner (@nautilat0r) July 13, 2025 Keep an eye on the sky Chatham-Kent. Taking at SportChek parking lot in Chatham. #onstorm @BlackburnRadio @cknewstoday — Jason Cooper (@Jsncooper) July 13, 2025 Gm ☕️ ⛈️Here comes the rain again, like a wave 😍@weathernetwork@StormhunterTWN @StormHour #onstorm — Dewucme |🇨🇦📸🎨 (@Dew_u_c_me) July 13, 2025 #meteoqc — denarchy (@denarchy) July 13, 2025 Strong storm heading east. Those camping in Presqu'ile Provincial Park should be ready to take shelter. Grafton, Ontario #onstorm — Chris Knox (@ChrisKnoxPhotog) July 13, 2025 Storm in Vars,ON at 3:43pm #onstorm — Zoe Bazinet (@ZoebazinetWX) July 13, 2025 Sunday morning storm sweeping across downtown Toronto #onstorm @weathernetwork — Dustin (@thelandofdustin) July 13, 2025 Header image submitted by Marie-Lise Valois in La Plaine, Quebec. Click here to view the video
CTV News
03-07-2025
- CTV News
Ottawa Airport investigating ‘security incident,' warns operations may be disrupted
The departures board at the Ottawa International Airport showed several delays on Thursday following a bomb threat targeting NAV Canada facilities in Ottawa and other Canadian cities. (CTV News) Travellers are being warned to expect delays at the Ottawa International Airport today after bomb threats targeted NAV Canada facilities in Ottawa and across the country. The Ottawa International Airport says it is investigating a 'security incident:' at the airport in Ottawa's south end, and warned that 'operations may be disrupted.' 'Please check the status of your flight before travelling to the airport. We will continue to advise as the situation unfolds,' the Ottawa International Airport said on X. The Ottawa International Airport's website shows several flights have been delayed this morning and two flights have been cancelled. No flights departed the Ottawa International Airport between 7:25 a.m. and 8 a.m., according to the website. NAV Canada said it was made aware of bomb threats early this morning affecting facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver. 'Employees at impacted locations are safe, and a temporary ground stop has been implemented at the affected airports,' NAV Canada said on X. 'We are collaborating with authorities to address the situation and ensure the safety of all personnel and passengers. Travellers are advised to check directly with their airline for the latest updates, as delays may occur.' The FAA issued brief ground stops at the Ottawa International Airport and Montréal–Trudeau International Airport this morning. The FAA told CTV News Ottawa the ground stops were lifted around 7:40 a.m. In an update at 9:20 a.m., NAV Canada said service is 'gradually resuming at affected sites' following the evacuation of its sites and 'subsequent threat assessment by authorities.' Austin arrived at the Ottawa International Airport for a flight to Vancouver Thursday morning when he was told his flight had been cancelled. 'It's empty here today, and I didn't see anything unnormal happening,' Austin told CTV News. 'They're supposed to keep it chill; you don't want a stampede going to the door.' Kim Taylor's flight to Vancouver was cancelled Thursday morning. He described the scene at the airport Thursday morning. 'Everybody was just sitting down. We didn't know what was going on. It was only because I got a text from a friend of mine who said there was bomb threats in Montreal and Ottawa. When we got cancelled, we found out we were cancelled.' The Ottawa Police Service said in a social media post it is working with the Ottawa International Airport to 'investigate a security incident.' With files from CTV News Montreal
Global News
03-07-2025
- Global News
‘Bomb threats' made at multiple Canadian airports as police investigate
Multiple 'bomb threats' were made at multiple Canadian airports Thursday morning, spurring flight delays, evacuations and investigations into the source, says NAV Canada and local authorities. 'Early this morning, NAV CANADA was made aware of bomb threats affecting facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver. Employees at impacted locations are safe, and a temporary ground stop has been implemented at the affected airports,' said NAV Canada. NAV Canada provides air traffic control operations to Canadian airports. 'We are collaborating with authorities to address the situation and ensure the safety of all personnel and passengers. Travellers are advised to check directly with their airline for the latest updates, as delays may occur,' a statement from NAV Canada said on X. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Earlier in the morning, Reuters had reported investigations into security incidents at Ottawa International Airport and Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau airport, which could disrupt operations. Story continues below advertisement While there are not yet any posts on social media from the Montreal airport, the Ottawa airport as well as Ottawa police confirmed an investigation. 'The Ottawa Airport is currently investigating a security incident. Operations may be disrupted; please check the status of your flight before travelling to the airport. We will continue to advise as the situation unfolds,' the airport said in a post on the social media platform X. The Ottawa Police Service said that it 'is working with the Ottawa Airport to investigate a security incident,' but no further details were provided. According to Reuters, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said ground stops were later lifted at the Montreal and Ottawa airports. Global News has asked the FAA for more information, as well as NAV Canada. With files from Reuters More to come
Asharq Al-Awsat
03-07-2025
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Ground Stops Lift at Ottawa, Montreal Airports over Bomb Threats
Ground stops were lifted at international airports in Ottawa and Montreal after a bomb threat on Thursday briefly halted departing flights, a US Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson said. The Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport said on X that it was investigating a security incident and warned that operations may be disrupted, urging travelers to check their flight status, Reuters reported. Air traffic control manager NAV Canada said in a statement that it was made aware of bomb threats affecting several of its facilities. It said employees at affected locations were safely evacuated and that travelers may face delays. The Ottawa Police Service also said on X that it was investigating a security incident at the Ottawa airport.
