Signs of spring fade in Ontario as winter comes back
Snow sweeps back into Ontario with tricky travel conditions possible. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network provides further insights into the impacts of this system.
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CNNMillions in the Midwest under storm watches as Nebraska and Iowa communities reel from devastating tornadoes
One day after destructive tornadoes plowed through Nebraska and Iowa, millions of people in parts of Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma were under tornado watches Saturday evening.
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Tornado outbreak leads to winter weather for Canadians
The same system responsible for multiple tornadoes on Friday across Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa will run into arctic air over northern Ontario, resulting in winter weather from Winnipeg to Lake Superior
- The Weather Network
Muggy air, storm risk build in southern Ontario this weekend
Temperatures and humidity are on the rise across southern Ontario as unsettled weather pushes into the region
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Messy system to complicate travel in northern Ontario with ice moving in
A late-April system will bring winter-like weather to parts of northern Ontario as we kick off the new week, so anticipate and plan for difficult commutes on Monday
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Weekend warmup brings rain, possible thunder into southern Ontario
Warm-weather lovers are in for a little treat this weekend as above-seasonal temperatures build over southern Ontario, but it comes with a rainy cost
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'Lightning-Packed, Tornadic Supercell' Moves Over Nebraska
Satellite imagery captured a “lightning-packed, tornadic supercell” moving over Nebraska on Friday, April 26, as weather officials warned of tornadoes moving through the Lincoln and Omaha metro areas.Tornado warnings were in effect for parts of southeastern and east-central Nebraska, with “ping-pong-ball-size hail” possible. Credit: CSU/CIRA & NOAA via Storyful
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What you need to know to stay up-to-date on Alberta wildfires
Poor internet connection? Access a low-bandwidth, accessible version of this story on CBC Lite.Wildfire season is well underway in Alberta, with some communities already being forced to evacuate and provincial government officials implementing fire restrictions.Last year marked a record wildfire year, burning more than 2.2 million hectares in Alberta. But drought helped several dozen fires survive throughout the winter and has left various regions even drier than a year ago, resulting in an earl
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Southern Ontario faces summery Sunday with another risk of storms
Warm and humid air could fuel multiple chances for storms across southern Ontario through the end of the weekend
- The Weather Network
Ice, snow possible as storms sweep Manitoba, northern Ontario
An active storm track parked over the western Great Lakes will keep unsettled weather around as we close out April
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Clean-up, damage assessment underway in Omaha after major tornado outbreak
Clean-up efforts and assessments of the devastation wrought by an outbreak of more than two dozen tornadoes were underway Saturday in Omaha, Neb., as forecasters warned of more trouble ahead.
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Photos, videos show tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa leave behind trail of destruction
Following tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa, The National Weather Service is advising Midwest residents to prepare for more stormy weather.
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Tornadoes flatten homes in Nebraska as storms threaten parts of the Midwest
Unstable weather conditions promoted an outbreak of tornadoes in parts of Nebraska and Iowa on Friday
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
UPDATE: North Texas under a flood watch until Sunday evening, says the NWS
Get the latest information on the current flood watch with our updates
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A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes Indonesia's Java Island, felt in Jakarta
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook the southern part of Indonesia’s main island of Java on Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of injury or significant property damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck 102 kilometers (63 miles) south of Banjar city at a depth of 68.3 kilometers (42.4 miles). There was no tsunami warning. High-rises in the capital Jakarta swayed for around a minute and two-story homes shook strongly in the West Java provinc
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Our chances for thunderstorms tonight: Saturday, April 27th
Our chances for thunderstorms tonight: Saturday, April 27th
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Tornado outbreak in Oklahoma prompts calls to take cover as the threat of severe storms continues from Missouri to Texas
A deadly tornado outbreak in Oklahoma caused damage and prompted calls to take cover as severe tornado-spawning storms threatened more twisters, heavy rain and large hail from Missouri to Texas Sunday.
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Tornadoes, large hail, high winds forecast for KS weekend, including Wichita. Here’s when
Here’s the latest on the forecast.
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Tornado strikes Nebraska as hundreds of homes damaged and thousands without power
Hundreds of homes have been damaged and nearly 10,000 are without power after a tornado smashed through parts of Omaha, in the US state of Nebraska. The homes damaged were mostly in the Elkhorn area, police said, and emergency workers were going door-to-door to help people trapped in the debris. Elkhorn residents Pat and Kim Woods said they took shelter when the tornado was about 200 yards away.
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Know the difference between a watch and a warning this severe weather season
When severe weather rolls into your area, alerts are issued to help keep you safe and informed. Do you know what these alerts all mean? The Weather Network meteorologist Nadine Powell explains weather alerts.
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Dangerous storms trigger flash flooding, severe weather over Plains
Additional rounds of life-threatening severe weather are likely through the Southern Plains, after twisters ripped through the nation’s heartland on Friday. In addition, confidence is increasing for flash flooding in parts of east-central Oklahoma where 5-10 inches of rain may fall through Sunday.