15 h. ago Weather: Severe thunderstorm watch ends, heat wave continues

Environment Canada had warned that thunderstorms could become severe Sunday as a regional heat wave continues.  “The main threat for hazardous thunderstorms will be this afternoon into early this evening,” the agency warned on social media at about 10:30 a.m. “Wind gusts up to 100 km/h, heavy downpours, Hail up to toonie size,” are among […]

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15 h. ago Emergency crews suspend search for Texas flooding victims amid new flood warnings

KERRVILLE, Texas — Emergency crews suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas on Sunday morning amid new warnings that additional rain would again cause waterways to surge. It was the first time a new round of severe weather has paused the search since the flooding earlier this month. Ingram Fire Department […]

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6 d. ago China sees record temperatures as students shelter from heat wave

A total of 28 locations across central Henan and eastern Shandong provinces issued their most severe alerts for extreme heat on Monday.

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1 week ago Western Balkans face severe drought and water restrictions during heat wave

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Western Balkans faces a severe drought after a heat wave hit the region, disrupting daily life and creating issues with agriculture and power. Temperatures on Thursday in central Albania reached 40 C (104 F) and meteorologists warned that there would be scarce rain until September. Rivers are almost dry because […]

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1 week ago Weak tornado touched down in southwestern Ontario on Monday: researchers

Severe weather researchers say a weak tornado touched down in a community north of London, Ont., on Monday afternoon.

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1 week ago 2nd tornado of the year touched down in Ontario on Monday, researchers say

Severe weather researchers say a weak tornado touched down in a community north of London, Ont., on Monday afternoon.

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1 week ago Europe’s heat wave, wildfires leave multiple dead as temperatures soar

At least eight people have died as a heat wave hits parts of Europe, with two dead in France, two in Italy and four in Spain, according to officials.

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1 week ago Wildfire kills 2 people in Spain as parts of Europe bake in heat wave

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Two people died in Spain in a wildfire that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control, authorities said, as a European heat wave sent thermometers soaring again on Wednesday. The blaze broke out in the rural province of Lleida. It created an enormous thick plume of ash and smoke that […]

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1 week ago Europe’s Climate Resolve Faces Big Test as EU Unveils 2040 Goal

The heat wave searing Europe is making a compelling case for one of the most ambitious climate targets ever set by Brussels. Many in the European Union, however, have yet to be convinced.

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1 week ago Europe’s ‘exceptional’ heat wave closes schools, prompts health alerts

Europe is heating up at twice the global average speed and is the world's fastest-warming continent, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service has said.

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1 week ago How Much Does a Heat Wave Cost? Insurers and CEOs Want to Know

A new market for heat insurance, driven by the growth in AI and data centers, is starting to emerge.

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1 week ago Heat warnings issued for Edmonton, Calgary and other parts of Alberta

As Albertans prepare to celebrate Canada Day, Environment Canada is warning of a heat wave. Temperatures could reach highs of 35 C in some parts of the province this week.

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1 week ago A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Nearly a week of heavy monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan have killed at least 46 people and injured dozens as continuing severe weather similar to past emergenicies remains possible, officials said Monday. The fatalities caused by abnormally strong downpours since Tuesday include 22 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 13 in eastern […]

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2 w. ago Pride Parade headlines host of fun events marching into GTA this weekend

It’s a long weekend for many, which is celebration enough. And while that punishing heat wave is behind us, things will still be hot, hot, hot in the city. While Toronto Jazz Fest winds down, there are plenty of other festivals and other fun things going on in and around Toronto. Here’s what you need […]

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2 w. ago Heat wave blamed for 42 Toronto emergency room visits, public health says

Toronto Public Health says it recorded 42 heat-related emergency department visits during the heat wave that gripped much of Ontario earlier this week.

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2 w. ago 'Only a matter of time' until Ottawa faces a catastrophic heat wave

'I believe we are going to face a potential catastrophic heat wave here. It is only a matter of time,' says physiology researcher Glen Kenny

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2 w. ago Olivia Chow apologizes after Toronto closed its swimming pools amid heat wave

Pushing back on the notion that provincial laws were to blame, Doug Ford said: 'There was no minister of labour inspector that called up and said shut down the pools'

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2 w. ago The hottest new ice cream and frozen treats for summer in Toronto

As Toronto weathers an almost unbearable heat wave this week, ice cream and other frozen treats seem to be at the top of everybody's mind.There's no way around it; it's hot in Toronto right now, like, really hot, and the first day of summer was only last Friday, June 20. In other words, there's a lot more where this weather came from in store for us this summer.It's easy to get bogged down in the sweaty clothes and sticky TTC rides of it all, but steamy summer weather also comes with one sweet silver lining: it's acceptable to eat ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, freezies and slushies whenever you want when it's this hot out.While you could stick to the classics, like longstanding stalwarts such as Tom's Dairy Freeze or Dutch Dreams, or even opt for the hyped-up spots, like Bar Ape and Ruru Baked, where all the cool cats are chilling out, there is also a whole host of new frozen treats around the city that'll quench your cravings while cooling yo...

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2 w. ago Heat Wave Threatens Power Output and Wildfires Across Europe

Europe’s heat wave is intensifying, fueling wildfires across the Mediterranean and threatening to curb electricity generation from both nuclear and hydropower plants.

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2 w. ago Japan’s Heat Wave May Last for Weeks in Boost to Energy Demand

Japan is forecast to continue baking over the next two weeks as temperatures remain well above average, likely boosting energy demand and keeping power prices elevated.

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