Summer tease brings humdity and thunderstorms across southern Ontario
A strong ridge of high pressure moves in this weekend, with temperatures soaring into the mid-high 20s accompanied by thunderstorms. More details with Meteorologist Melinda Singh.
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The Weather NetworkUnusually strong mid-spring storm targets the Prairies this week
Several days of heavy rain and gusty winds will sweep the Prairies this week as an approaching storm threatens to linger over the region
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The Prairies will see plenty of rain and gusty winds from vigorous storm
A multi-day stretch of rain and blustery winds is what the Prairies can expect this week, driven by a strengthening system that could be potent enough to break a May record for low pressure
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Q&A: Worms are showing up in Ontario with hammerheads. What exactly are they?
Have you noticed a worm in your garden that's much longer than most, and has a hammerhead? You're not alone.There have been reports of hammerhead worms showing up in Ontario, but although they've recently been noticed in the province, Jonathan Witt, an invertebrate biologist from the University of Waterloo, said that they've been in North America much longer. CBC Kitchener-Waterloo's The Morning Edition host, Craig Norris spoke to Witt about what these animals are and how they got here. This int
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Boaters dumping trash in South Florida’s waters? Teens face felony charges
They were arrested on pollution charges after a video of the illegal dumping went viral.
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Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston
High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water. Others prepared to evacuate their property.
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TransAlta scraps wind farm project as energy market changes loom for Alberta
TransAlta, one of Alberta's largest power generators, has cancelled a proposed wind farm development and is putting a hold on three other power projects, citing provincial rule changes and a lack of certainty in the market.In February, Alberta's government announced new rules on the development of renewable power in the province. They imposed a new 35-kilometre buffer zone around areas deemed "pristine viewscapes."Calgary-based TransAlta said those rules, coupled with a lack of clarity around th
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James Webb Detects Weather on Exoplanet From 280 Light Years Away
Cloudy With a Chance of Molten Iron The scientific instruments on board NASA's James Webb Space Telescope are so sensitive, they can tell the weather on an exoplanet a whopping 280 light-years away. Using the telescope mid-infrared light spectrometer, a team of international scientists managed to map the weather on the surface of WASP-43 b, […]
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Storm, rain risk may disrupt weekend plans for some in southern Ontario
May is finally here, bringing us one month closer to the coveted summer months! But the first weekend may not be as nice as you’d like
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Historic tropical cyclone threatens Tanzania with major flooding
Hidaya is the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Tanzanian region
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Rain, storm risk returns to southern Ontario, but don't write off the weekend
A low-pressure system will track into the Great Lakes this weekend, bringing rain and the risk of thunderstorms to potentially put a damper on or delay some outdoor plans
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Cloudy weekend may end with a storm risk in southern Ontario
Another round of scattered thunderstorms are on tap for Sunday with temperatures soaring into the 20s across southern Ontario. All your forecast details with Meteorologist Melinda Singh.
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At least 224 people, 153 pets rescued in Texas floods with more rain in the forecast
As rivers swell across South Texas, leaving homes and businesses flooded and thousands of people displaced, residents are looking skyward Sunday as the threat of more rain looms.
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Watch: Boat slams into bridge, capsizes as death toll rises amid catastrophic flooding in southern Brazil
The death toll rose to 56 in southern Brazil Saturday with dozens still missing as historic floods continue to cause region-wide devastation.
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10 Deep Sea Creatures That Are (Almost) Too Bizarre to Be Real
Far below the ocean's surface, in the dark depths of the deep sea floor ecosystem (about 3,000 feet or 1,000 meters deep), exists an entire world of deep sea creatures that humans rarely glimpse.
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At least 224 people rescued in Texas as rivers flood to Hurricane Harvey levels, with more rain forecasted
At least 178 people have been rescued from homes and vehicles in Harris County, Texas, an official said Saturday, with more rain expected over the weekend in the wake of strong storms and downpours that damaged homes and triggered evacuations.
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They study next to one of Africa's largest trash dumps. They're planting bamboo to try to cope
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Armed with gardening hoes while others cradled bamboo seedlings, students gathered outside their school in Kenya's capital. They hoped the fully grown bamboo would help to filter filthy air from one of Africa's largest trash dumps next door. More than 100 bamboo plantings dot the ground around Dandora secondary school, which shares a name with the dumpsite that was declared full 23 years ago. Hundreds of trucks still drive in daily to dump more trash. Allan Sila, 17, said s
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More severe weather in Texas forecast as police confirm officer's death from tornado
Severe weather alerts have been issued for many parts of Texas from Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning.
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Pair of ducklings 'terrified of water' rescued from Derby park's lake
The two were domestic breeds that would not have survived one night in the wild, say rescuers.
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At least 57 people killed, hundreds missing as heavy rain and flooding lashes Brazil
Muddy brown waters have risen as high as rooftops in some areas after days of rain, while rescue teams have been out on inflatable rafts on roads turned to rivers.
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Pakistan records its wettest April since 1961 with above average rainfall
Pakistan has recorded its wettest April since 1961, with more than double the usual rainfall for the month, the national weather center said. The country experienced days of extreme weather in April that killed scores of people and destroyed property and farmland. Experts said Pakistan witnessed heavier rains because of climate change.