Power outages around Houston soar past 2 million as Beryl pushes inland through Texas as a tropical storm
HOUSTON (AP) — Power outages around Houston soar past 2 million as Beryl pushes inland through Texas as a tropical storm.
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The Canadian PressMore evacuation orders in B.C. as heat wave aids lightning-triggered wildfires
Lightning-triggered wildfires over the weekend have prompted a number of evacuation orders and alerts across British Columbia, a situation that has been exacerbated by an ongoing heat wave.
- The Weather Network
Historic heat continues in Alberta, increased wildfires fuel poor air quality
It’s been more than a century since Calgary has seen such a long spell of hot temperatures
- The Weather Network - Video
Alberta blanketed in smoke & relentless heat
Alberta is fighting wildfires & heat as the week gets underway. Air quality is deteriorating rapidly, as smoke billows out from over 160 wildfires in the province. Dry air across the south could create some serious problems. Meteorologist Laura Power has the details.
- Global News
Wildfires rage across western Canada as heat wave lingers
After a relatively slow start to the wildfire season, things in western Canada are heating up. As temperatures soar across much of the region with a lingering heatwave blanketing almost half the country, dozens of blazes are being sparked and putting thousands at risk. Catherine Urquhart has more on the escalating wildfire emergency.
- CBC
Alberta wildfire evacuees now number 7,500; Little Red River Cree Nation fully evacuated
Jason Saovord, his girlfriend, their kids and his girlfriend's sister rolled into Edmonton early Sunday morning, having travelled hundreds of kilometres from northern Alberta to stay in a hotel for shelter.They are among thousands of people from Little Red River Cree Nation fleeing the Semo Complex wildfire, a group of out-of-control wildfires in the High Level forest area. An evacuation order was issued Saturday afternoon, as one of the fires encroached about two kilometres from Highway 58 — th
- The Weather Network
Intense heat keeps hold of B.C., storm risk could spark more wildfires
Hundreds of fires are burning across B.C. as a potent heat wave continues across the province
- WFTS-Tampa
Tracking the Tropics | July 22, Morning Update
ABC Action News tracks tropical developments in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
- Reuters
Wildfires in Canada's Alberta, British Columbia prompt evacuation orders
Wildfires raging through the northern part of Canada's Alberta have forced evacuations of three communities, a provincial body said on Saturday, as the oil-rich province continues to fight five different 'wildfires of note' in separate areas. The evacuation orders have been issued across John D'Or, Fox Lake and Garden River communities in northern Albert, covering close to 62,000 hectares and comprising 5,000 inhabitants. Alberta is in the grip of 158 wildfire events of which 55 are out of control, which means a fire is expected to continue growing and a perimeter has not yet been established.
- The Canadian Press
Rescuers search for dozens missing after flooding and a bridge collapse in China kill at least 25
BEIJING (AP) — Rescuers on Monday were searching for dozens missing after heavy rains caused flash flooding and a bridge collapse in different parts of China, killing at least 25 people.
- The Weather Network - Video
Increasing temperatures fuels the threat for thunderstorms
Severe thunderstorm risk brings the threat for lightning as temperatures continue to climb into the high 30s this week. More details with Meteorologist Melinda Singh.
- The Weather Network
Unwavering heat continues to fuel major wildfires across British Columbia
Hundreds of fires are burning across B.C. as a heat wave continues across the province
- CBC
Sask. residents advised to limit outdoor activity as wildfire smoke, heat persist
Residents in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and other parts of Saskatchewan are being advised to limit outdoor activity after waking up Monday to continued thick smoke and heat."We should avoid strenuous outdoor activities," said Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)."The children and the elderly are the most susceptible to these kind of smoke events, or people with compromised respiratory systems. So really it's important to self-calibrate to a degree. Know
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Flood advisory affecting North Texas until Monday morning, says the NWS
Get the latest information on the current flood advisory with our updates
- USA TODAY
Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl knocked out power to millions
As of Sunday, at least 23 people have died from various storm-related causes, including heat illness, according to local officials.
- WLKY - Louisville Videos
Unsettled weather to start the new week
WLKY Meteorologist Matt Milosevich has the latest on daily chances for showers and storms in the workweek forecast.
- The Canadian Press
Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longer
SPRING, Texas (AP) — As the temperature soared in the Houston-area home Janet Jarrett shared with her sister after losing electricity in Hurricane Beryl, she did everything she could to keep her 64-year-old sibling cool.
- AccuWeather
Daily downpours to mar outdoor plans in the Southeast this week, but also bring drought relief
Multiple days of heavy but much-needed rain will plague the Southeast this week, warn AccuWeather meteorologists. While the rain will be welcome for non-vacationers and those without outdoor plans, it could end up being too much of a good thing. Localized flooding, gusty winds and travel delays will all be possible this week as showers and thunderstorms move through the region amid a very moist flow. Relief from the daily bouts of rain may not come until next weekend, as the month of July begins