Environment Canada recorded a high of 39.1 C at Thunder Bay Airport at 3 p.m., with the humidex reaching 44 earlier in the day. It […]
Tag: Heat Wave
Environment Canada Issues Extreme Heat Warnings Across Large Parts of Canada
Many Canadians will face dangerous heat on Tuesday as Environment Canada issues extreme heat warnings across parts of Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. […]
U.S. Heat Wave to Push Hot, Humid Weather Across Much of Canada This Weekend.
A strong high-pressure system over the central U.S. is expected to push hot air into Canada this weekend and into next week. Southern Saskatchewan and […]
Ontario Swelters as Extreme Heat Wave Persists Through Canada Day
Canada Day celebrations across much of Ontario are taking place under dangerous heat as an extreme heat wave continues across the province. Environment Canada has […]
Extreme, Long-Lasting Heat Wave Set to Blanket Much of Ontario
Environment Canada has issued orange and yellow weather warnings as a prolonged heat wave moves across much of Ontario, including Toronto and Ottawa, starting today. […]
Campfire and Fire Pit Bans Issued in GTA Cities During Heat Wave
At least six cities in the Greater Toronto Area have put fire burn bans in place due to extremely hot and dry weather. Ajax, Aurora, […]
Toronto and Southern Ontario Bracing for Several Days of Extreme Heat
Toronto and Southern Ontario Facing Multi-Day Heat Wave Environment Canada is warning that a “multi-day heat event” will hit Toronto and the rest of southern […]
Heat Warning Persists Across Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec
Temperatures are expected to remain high across parts of eastern Ontario and western Quebec for the next few days, with little relief anticipated before Tuesday […]
Heat Warnings Issued for Northwestern Ontario as Temperatures Soar Through Weekend
Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for parts of northwestern Ontario, extending into the weekend. The warnings cover western areas including Kenora, Dryden, Fort Frances, […]
Over 1,300 Pilgrims Die Amid 50°C Heat Wave
At least 1,301 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Most of the victims were unauthorized pilgrims who endured long treks in […]