Extreme Weather
At least 25 dead after Typhoon Mangkhut barrels through Philippines
At least 25 people have been killed in the Philippines in a trail of devastation left by Typhoon Mangkhut, mostly in landslides in mountainous areas, a presidential adviser said on Sunday. Continue reading
10 million in Hurricane Florence’s crosshairs as uncertain path creates wide swath
Forecasts predict Hurricane Florence will hit shore as early as Friday afternoon around the North Carolina-South Carolina line, then push westward with a potential for catastrophic inland flooding. Continue reading
Tropical Storm Florence forecasted to become hurricane as it nears U.S. east coast
Forecasters have warned that the storm could make landfall somewhere along the U.S. eastern seaboard late next week. Continue reading
Ottawa looking into climate change impact for East Coast ferry ports, airport, bridge
The tender posted last week seeks analysis on the vulnerability of the infrastructure to rising sea levels, harsher storms and changing waves. Continue reading
Ontario students pushed to Vancouver as Hurricane Lane scraps Hawaii vacation
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“We’re all from little Ontario, we don’t usually get tropical storms, so it was definitely a big difference there, a little scary.” Continue reading
Hawaii braces itself for strengthening Hurricane Lane
Hurricane Lane was labeled a Category 5 hurricane Tuesday night, which means it can cause catastrophic damage, as it inches closer to the Hawaiian islands. Continue reading
When severe Manitoba weather hits, knowing what to do will help keep you alive
During Manitoba summers, severe weather is a given. Being prepared and knowing what to do in the event of lightning or tornado warnings are key to weathering storms. Continue reading
‘We looked up and the house was gone’: 14 people huddle in basement, survive Alonsa tornado
A rural Manitoba family says they huddled helplessly in their basement as a tornado ripped the house overhead to pieces. Continue reading
Baseball-sized hail kills zoo animals, injures people in Colorado storm
At least two animals were killed on Monday when a hail storm rolled over Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, injuring multiple people and damaging numerous cars. Continue reading
Flights cancelled, trains delayed as London, U.K. grapples with extreme weather
London-area airports — Luton, Gatwick and Heathrow — warned of delays. Continue reading
