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CBC
30-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Environment Canada warns of 'toonie size hail' in severe Ottawa-area thunderstorm
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Ottawa area and says the storm could produce wind gusts of up to 90 km/h and "toonie size hail." The weather agency said Friday it is tracking a line of Ontario thunderstorms located from Patterson to Carp and moving east at 40 km/h. The warning covers an area from Vars in the east to Fitzroy Harbour in the west. Environment Canada is urging people to take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches and to take protective measures against flying debris and hail. The agency has also issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Low-Wakefield area.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
‘Prepare yourself for a soggy Wednesday:' More rain in Toronto's forecast
An early spring storm is bringing high winds and heavy rain to parts of Ontario as Environment Canada warns of significant snowfall in other parts of the province. A pedestrian walks on a rainy day in Toronto on Friday, June 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette Toronto could see sunny skies and a daytime high of 21 C on Tuesday but the recent run of mild weather is set to come to an abrupt end after today. Environment Canada is forecasting overcast skies to start the day on Wednesday but it says that showers will begin in the late afternoon hours and get heavier as the day goes on. The weather agency says that while Toronto will see a high of 16 C on Wednesday, the temperature will drop to 12 C later that day. That is a full 10 degrees lower than the usual daytime high at this time of year of 22 C. 'Monday's sunshine and seasonable temps were welcomed by many fatigued by the wet and cool character of May thus far. Today will be a near repeat of Monday with a bit more cloud invading by late day. Take full advantage because the rest of the week will be mostly cooler and unsettled starting tomorrow,' CP24 Metrologist Bill Coulter warns. 'Prepare yourself for a soggy and gusty Wednesday.' Coulter says that the rain that starts on Wednesday will continue into Thursday before clearing later in the day. He says that temperatures on Thursday will climb back up to a more seasonable 20 C. On Friday, there is likely to be a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 percent chance of showers. The weather will be better over the weekend with a mix of sun and cloud on both Saturday and Sunday with daytime highs of 19 C and 22 C, respectively.
CTV News
21-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Frost advisories in effect for all three Maritime provinces
Frost advisories have been issued in all three Maritime provinces. (File) Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued frost advisories for all three Maritime provinces. The advisories are valid and in effect for Wednesday overnight into early Thursday morning. The weather agency cautions that a patchy frost could develop in frost-prone areas. Those areas are typically inland of the coast and include spots such as hilltops, valleys, and open fields. Frost advisory Frost advisories are in effect for the Maritimes Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Low temperatures could fall to near two degrees. That temperature is measured at a height of about five feet, but the chilliest nighttime air settles closer to the surface. An air temperature forecast of two degrees means the near-surface air could drop to freezing, creating the risk of frost development. This is not expected to be a widespread hard frost for the region. That said, if you have temperature-sensitive plants that could be brought inside or covered up you may wish to do so. Varieties of plants that are at risk of damage from a patchy frost include tender annuals (peppers), perennials (hydrangeas), and tropical (palms) varieties. Frost risk Areas highlighted in blue have a higher chance of patchy frost developing Wednesday overnight. Much of the region is already past the average date of last frost. By nature of that being an average, though, it does mean frost has occurred later than May 21 in previous years. The risk of frost in the region will be reduced Thursday night by increasing cloudiness in the forecast. Low temperatures on the weekend and next week also look high enough to prevent a risk of frost as well.
CBC
17-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Ottawa
Environment Canada has lifted a severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa as it continues to track weather that could bring hail, wind gusts and heavy rain. As of 7:30 p.m., storm warnings remained in place for communities to the east and north, including Cantley, Montebello, Vankleek Hill and Clarence-Rockland. The hail, which could range from the size of a nickel to a ping-pong ball, could cause significant damage and injuries, the weather agency said. Power outages are also likely, they added. A previous warning for places like Pembroke, Renfrew, Eganville and Barry's Bay was lifted early Saturday evening. Ottawa remains under a storm watch, as does Cornwall and other parts of the region. Watches are issued when there is the potential for severe weather, while a warning is issued when that weather is occurring or imminent. Environment Canada advises residents to take cover immediately if a thunderstorm approaches.
CBC
17-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Ottawa area
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa and part of the surrounding area as it tracks a storm that could bring hail, wind gusts and heavy rain. As of 6:40 p.m., the warnings covered the nation's capital and communities to the east including Clarence-Rockland, L'Orignal and Vankleek Hill. It also covered parts of western Quebec, including Chelsea, Wakefield and Quyon. The hail, which could range from the size of a nickel to a ping-pong ball, could cause significant damage and injuries, the weather agency said. Power outages are also likely, they added. A previous warning for places like Pembroke, Renfrew, Eganville and Barry's Bay has been lifted. Other parts of the region, including Cornwall, remain under storm watches. Watches are issued when there is the potential for severe weather, while a warning is issued when that weather is occurring or imminent. Environment Canada advises residents to take cover immediately if a thunderstorm approaches.
