Monday saw stormy weather throughout southern Manitoba — even setting off a few tornado warnings — but Environment Canada says nothing touched the ground, aside from rain.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10759855/manitoba-storm-tornado-meteorologist/
The Insurance Bureau of Canada says the fallout from tropical storm Debby has so far resulted in nearly $2.5 billion in insured damage across Quebec.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10757722/debby-quebec-costliest-weather-event/
Five people in eastern Romania have been found dead after torrential rainstorms left scores of people stranded in flooded areas, emergency authorities said.
An expert with the BC Wildfire Service says relentless drought conditions for much of British Columbia sets the stage for more fire activity this fall.
In April the Canadian government warned 2024 could potentially be another "catastrophic" wildfire season due on ongoing drought in the western provinces.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10751657/canada-worst-wildfire-season-how-bad/
Francine slammed the Louisiana coast Wednesday evening with 100 mph winds in coastal Terrebonne Parish, battering a fragile coastal region.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10751640/storm-francine-weakens-hurricane-new-orleans/
The hurricane was expected to make landfall later in the day, crashing into a coastal region that hasn’t fully recovered from a series of devastating hurricanes in 2020 and 2021.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10750988/hurricane-francine-category-2-louisiana-landfall/
The Insurance Bureau of Canada says a severe hail storm that battered Calgary last month is the second-costliest event in Canadian history.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10750841/calgary-hail-2024-insurance-damage/
The BC Wildfire Service says rain, light winds and cooler temperatures are expected to decrease fire behaviour in the province this week.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10742381/weather-aids-bc-fire-fight-east-kootenays/
It's hotter than it would normally be this time of year. A meteorologist says it's nothing to be worried about, though some precautions are still good to take.