Current Conditions - Barrie, ON

Latest Weather News - Barrie

• Environment Canada warns of heat and thunderstorms in southern Ontario

  Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued heat warnings and thunderstorm watches for parts of the province, as well as a thunderstorm warning for Stirling, Tweed and Madoc. 

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  Jul 13
• Heat warning issued for southern Ontario, expected to last into Thursday

  The alert issued Friday morning says daytime highs for areas between Windsor and Cornwall are expected to range from 29 C to 32 C.

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  Jul 11
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• ‘Pay attention’: Why Southern Ontario is the tornado hotspot of Canada

  Summer in Ontario may bring with it warm weather, but last week's tornado in Lucan is a reminder that it’s also tornado season.

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  Jul 9
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• Heat warning for southern Ontario, Quebec set to end tonight

  Southern Ontario is facing another heat wave with temperatures near 35°C and humidex values hitting 40, prompting warnings and expanded cooling measures in Toronto.

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  Jul 6
• Heat warning issued for large portion of southern Ontario

  Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Saturday and Sunday for an area that stretches from Peterborough to Windsor and includes Toronto, Hamilton, London and Barrie.

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  Jul 4
• Video shows moment powerful lightning strikes Ontario school during grad ceremony

  A graduation ceremony being held at London South Collegiate Institute was interrupted Tuesday night after lightning struck and damaged the building it was being held in.

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  Jun 25
• Heat dome over Ontario, Quebec breaks temperature records, more humidity in store

  Toronto set a new June 23 temperature record when the mercury hit 36 degrees.

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  Jun 24
• Heat warning still in effect as Ontario, Quebec battle scorching temperatures

  Much of Ontario and southwestern Quebec will continue to bake in high temperatures Monday and Tuesday as a heat dome lingers over the region.

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  Jun 23
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• Summer heat wave set to hit Ontario may bring temperatures not seen in years

  Southern Ontario is set to get hit with a strong heat wave just in time for the official start of summer.

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  Jun 20
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• Wildfire near two Ontario First Nations ‘like a sleeping giant’ for now, MPP says

  A massive wildfire near Sandy Lake is "like a sleeping giant," says MPP Sol Mamakwa. Over 2,000 evacuees fled as Red Lake 12 grows past 160,000 hectares.

  Fire

  Jun 13
• Air quality watches, statements issued for a large portion of Ontario

  With wildfire smoke looming over Ontario, Environment Canada has issued air quality watches and statements for a large portion of the province.

  Canada

  Jun 5
• Smoke from western wildfires to blame for hazy southern Ontario skies

  In northern Ontario, air quality warnings have been issued by Environment Canada in connection to forest fires, but the southern part of the province has been impacted as well.

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  Jun 3
• Chill, Ontario: Why warm, sunny days are on the way after very cool May

  'The low temperature of 4.9 C at Pearson airport was the coldest June temperature in the last 20 years,' Global News chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell said.

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  Jun 2
• Canada’s summer forecast 2025: Hot and dry conditions a concern for wildfires

  This summer especially, many of us will be exploring our own country like never before and the weather will play an important role in where we visit and when.

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  Jun 1
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• Researchers confirm 1st tornado of 2025 in Ontario has touched down

  Tornado season is officially underway in Ontario as the first one touched down near Woodstock, Ont., a week ago, according to weather researchers.

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  May 23
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• Ontarians to see wild swing in weather throughout Victoria Day long weekend

  The Victoria Day long weekend is often the start to summer for many Ontarians with many heading to trailers and cottages to kick off the season.

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  May 15
• Wildfires raging in northwestern Ontario trigger evacuation alerts

  Fast-growing wildfires in northwestern Ontario have triggered evacuation alerts, as extreme heat and smoke continue to impact communities near the Manitoba border.

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  May 14
• Major ice storm causes $342M in insured damages across Ontario and Quebec

  The late-season ice storm that swept through parts of Ontario and Quebec has left an astronomical bill in its wake.

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  Apr 30
• Thousands without power after Ontario thunderstorms

  A powerful storm Tuesday evening toppled trees and power lines in Ontario, where thousands remained without power Wednesday morning.

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  Apr 30
• Severe storms possible for southern Ontario, including Toronto

  With temperatures rising, southern Ontario could see some wicked weather this afternoon as conditions are ripe for strong storms, according to Global News meteorologist Ross Hull.

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  Apr 29
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• Winter weather leaves damage of more than $260M in Eastern Canada

  The severe store and midwinter defrost that hit Eastern Canada in February has left a massive insurance bill, with hundreds of million of insured damage.

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  Apr 16
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• 17,500 customers still without power after Ontario ice storm: Hydro One

  Some 17,500 customers are still without electricity more than a week after a powerful spring storm encrusted parts of central and eastern Ontario with ice.

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  Apr 9
• More than 34,000 customers remain powerless after spring storm tears through Ontario

  Just over 35,000 customers still don't have power back in Ontario more than a week after a storm tore through the central and eastern parts of the province.

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  Apr 8
• About 44K Hydro One customers without power in Ontario

  More than one million Ontario homes and businesses experienced outages since last weekend's ice storm and subsequent days of high winds and heavy rain.

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  Apr 6