Weather News
Severe Weather Costs the US $40 Billion, Stated Kathy Castor
US Rep Kathy Castor gave an update on the severe weather patterns & events occurring this summer in Tampa Bay area & strategies to lower electric costs.
Lee Becomes A Major Hurricane After Gaining Strength
This week, Hurricane Lee will make a shift to the north in the Atlantic, which could affect where rain and windfall. Read more here!
Deadly Tropical Storm Idalia Damages Parts of South Carolina
As Idalia unleashed severe gusts, torrential rain, and power outages in sections of southern Georgia & the Carolinas, it weakened to a tropical storm.
Stormy Weather Causes Lightning In Westmount Home
On Wednesday afternoon, there was a brief but intense thunderstorm that caused lightning to strike the corner of a home in upper Westmount.
WHO Gets Ready for El Nino-Linked Spread of Viral Disease
In response to the El Nino weather phenomena, WHO is prepared for an increased spread of viral infections like dengue, Zika & chikungunya.
Food Commodity Markets Change Due To Unfavorable Weather
The markets for some of the most essential foods in the world have been severely disrupted by natural catastrophes, unfavorable weather & invading diseases.
Weather Shift Creates Favorable Conditions For Corn Diseases
There's been more precipitation and below-average temperatures in parts of the Midwest, which may favor late-season crop diseases.
China Faces Severe Rainfall, Raising The Death Toll To 78
At least 78 people have died due to record-breaking rainfall in northern China, and further flooding is expected as another storm approaches the region.
This Week's Severe Weather Across Europe
We look at this week's weather around Europe, from torrential rain & flooding in Norway and Croatia to sweltering temperatures in Spain and Portugal.
There Are More Wildfires in BC, but Rain Is Forecast
The number of active wildfires in the province increased to over 400, making for a hectic long weekend for crews with the BC Wildfire Service.