Chasing severe thunderstorms roll through southern Ontario
Mark Robinson is on the chase towards severe thunderstorm warnings in southern Ontario, Melinda sign gives your Wednesday forecast.
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KCCI - Des Moines VideosIowa weather: Widespread showers, storms early with risk of severe storms this afternoon
Iowa weather: Widespread showers, storms early with risk of severe storms this afternoon
- KETV - Omaha Videos
Potential for severe storms Friday afternoon, evening
Potential for severe storms Friday afternoon, evening
- CNN
Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, is rapidly approaching the Caribbean
Beryl is the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph with stronger gusts, according to a 5 p.m. EST update from the National Hurricane Center.
- The Weather Network
Historic Hurricane Beryl on track to hit Caribbean as a major hurricane
Beryl is one of the earliest hurricanes we've ever seen in the tropical Atlantic Ocean
- CNN
Scientists identify main source that could be fueling Iceland’s hotbed of volcanic activity
Bringing together branches of science that usually don’t talk in a new study, researchers predict for how long volcanoes in Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula will erupt.
- The Weather Network
Severe storm threat may dampen some long weekend plans in Ontario
The summer heat hits the pause button in southern Ontario this Canada Day long weekend, but unfortunately, the rain and thunderstorm chances do not. It's a weekend you'll want to pay close attention to if you're planning any outdoor activities
- The Canadian Press
For India's garbage pickers, a miserable and dangerous job made worse by extreme heat
JAMMU, India (AP) — The putrid smell of burning garbage wafts for miles from the landfill on the outskirts of Jammu in a potentially toxic miasma fed by the plastics, industrial, medical and other waste generated by a city of some 740,000 people. But a handful of waste pickers ignore both the fumes and suffocating heat to sort through the rubbish, seeking anything they can sell to earn at best the equivalent of $4 a day.
- The Weather Network - Video
Severe storms threaten the Prairies with heavy rain and strong winds
Tornado watch in place for southern Saskatchewan. Severe thunderstorms are expected to push across the region. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network provides the timing and impacts of this developing system.
- CBC
Yukon First Nations blast gov't, industry after 'catastrophic' slide at Eagle mine
Some Yukon First Nations are blasting the territorial government and the mining industry, in the wake of this week's major ore slide at the Eagle gold mine near Mayo, Yukon.Chief Dawna Hope of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun (NND) said the "disaster" at the mine site threatens her community and others downstream from the mine. The Eagle mine, owned by Toronto-based Victoria Gold Inc., sits on NND's traditional territory."We're concerned of the health of the land, the water, the fish and the
- CBC
Quebec farmers say they're facing a cutworm infestation like they've never seen
An unusual infestation of cutworms is wreaking havoc in fields in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.Témiscamingue, in northwestern Quebec, has been especially affected by the damage caused by cutworms — caterpillars that can destroy canola, potato and grain crops in a matter of days.Cutworms are found every year in small quantities in market gardens. But producers are saying the insects have destroyed large areas of plants sown at the beginning of June, something they don't normally see."I don't think that
- CBC
Calgary's water usage spikes to highest level since crisis began, mayor warns
Calgary's mayor issued an urgent call Friday for residents to slash their water consumption, warning the city's water usage a day earlier had spiked to its highest level since the crisis began.During her morning briefing on the status of the city's key water feeder main, Jyoti Gondek said Calgary's water supply is still vulnerable, noting that usage had spiked to 500 million litres on Thursday. Calgary officials have said the city's safety threshold for water use is 480 million litres. "We are n
- CBC
70-year-old hand-made snowshoes returned to Gwich'in family in N.W.T.
A Gwich'in family in Fort McPherson, N.W.T., has a new heirloom after the son of a former RCMP officer returned a pair of 70-year-old snowshoes.The snowshoes were made by John Tetlichi in the 1950s, and he gifted them to an RCMP officer who had been transferred to work in Aklavik, N.W.T.That officer was Robert Feagan's father, Hugh Feagan. Robert spoke to CBC about the snowshoes, and his father's time in the North."He thought he was being smart," Robert said of his father. "Before he went to a A
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WATCH: Heavy rains cause deadly collapse at Indira Gandhi Airport
A portion of a canopy at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 1 collapsed early Friday due to heavy pre-monsoon rains, killing one person and injuring six others.View on euronews
- WYFF - Greenville Videos
Tracking the tropics update 5:45 p.m. update
Tracking the tropics update 5:45 p.m. update
- Fox Weather
'Came out of nowhere': Massive flash flood careens down rocky cliff onto Utah highway
A powerful storm in the Moab, Utah, area led to cascading flash floods that posed a serious threat to drivers.
- Global News
Canada's new 'greenwashing' ban faces challenges from industry and provincial leaders
The federal government in Canada has implemented new regulations targeting "greenwashing," requiring companies to substantiate their environmental claims under the amended Competition Act. While environmental groups support the changes, opposition from industry and some provincial leaders persists. The new laws have caused concern in the energy industry and have been criticized for their vague nature. Heather Yourex-West reports.
- ABC News
Northeast under risk of damaging wind, flooding and tornadoes
More than 8 million are under a flood watch for parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and western New York, including Cleveland and Pittsburgh, where 2 to 4 inches of rain could fall Saturday -- possibly even 2 inches per hour during the heaviest thunderstorms. There is a line of storms expected to form midday over Ohio and then spread east through Pennsylvania for the afternoon and evening, reaching the coast and New York City around 11 p.m. -- but it will likely no longer be severe by then. A Tornado Watch is in effect until 8pm ET for parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and a small portion of West Virginia.
- Euronews
London carries out disaster training exercise to test if it’s prepared for ‘unbelievable’ 40C heat
Operation Helios hopes to ensure authorities have the right tools and knowledge to handle emergencies and support Londoners through extreme weather events.
- The Canadian Press
Severe weather wreaks havoc across the US - from Midwest flooding to deadly Northeast storms
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Severe weather over days has caused havoc and destruction across the U.S. That includes torrential rains and flooding in the Upper Midwest and powerful storms in the Northeast that left a least two people dead from falling trees.
- The Canadian Press
Arizona wildfire advances after forcing evacuations near Phoenix
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — More than 200 firefighters were battling a wildfire northeast of Phoenix on Saturday that threatened scores of homes and has forced dozens of residents to evacuate.