Severe Weather

• Home insurers aiming for ‘climate risk’ rating system to deal with extreme weather events

  Homeowners in Canada may be forced to 'absorb' more of the cost of flooding and other catastrophic climate-fueled extreme weather events.

  Weather

  Oct 3
  
• Smoke in Edmonton jumps from 14 hours annually to 199+ in 15 years

  Between 1981 and 2023, the number of annual "smoke hours" in Edmonton has risen from an average of 14 to 199 hours so far this year. Experts say it's affecting our mental health.

  Canada

  Sep 4
  
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• Ontario music festival forced to briefly evacuate due to severe thunderstorm

  A severe thunderstorm warning posted by Environment Canada said an incoming storm could produce nickel-sized hail, heavy rain and strong winds up to 90 km/h.

  Weather

  Aug 12
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• IN PHOTOS: Deadly floods in China leave parts of the country underwater

  Heavy rains were triggered by the arrival of typhoon Doksuri in late July, which hit Beijing and the province of Hebei for about a week before moving northeast.

  World

  Aug 4
• Tornado warning ends as severe thunderstorms loses steam in central Alberta

  Warnings and advisories were issued Wednesday as weather conditions became favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes.

  Weather

  Aug 2
• ‘Extreme weather’ forces cancellation of Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage west of Edmonton

  Weather conditions triggered the cancellation of a large annual Indigenous gathering west of Edmonton.

  Weather

  Jul 25
• Tornado warning lifted for parts of central Alberta Monday evening

  Environment Canada issued a warning on Monday afternoon about the potential for a tornado to develop in central Alberta later in the day or evening.

  Weather

  Jul 24
• Intense thunderstorm causes power outages, lightning fire destroys Edmonton home

  An intense thunderstorm rolled through Edmonton and the surrounding area Sunday night, leaving damage in its wake.

  Fire

  Jul 24
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• London, Ont. recovering after storm hits region

  Locals shared reports of fallen trees, power outages, ear-splitting thunderclaps, and ping-pong ball-sized hail on social media on Thursday.

  Weather

  Jul 21
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• Tornado warning lifted for Red Deer County, Lacombe County after turbulent weather hits Alberta

  An emergency alert was issued for Lacombe County and Red Deer County late Friday night because of a possible tornado making its way through the area.

  Weather

  Jun 30