Tag: Heat Wave
Early heatwave hits parts of Europe increasing wildfire risks – National
Major heat waves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires. Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heat waves to climate change, warning that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly…
Heat dome over Ontario, Quebec breaks temperature records, more humidity in store
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 24, 2025 8:49 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A heat wave is set to deliver another day of punishing heat and humidity to parts of Ontario and Quebec. Heat warnings are in place from Windsor through to Quebec City as record-breaking temperatures hit…
‘Heat dome’ over Ontario and Quebec causing wild weather across much of Canada
Blame the heat dome hanging over Ontario and Quebec for some of the strange weather hitting other parts of the country. Environment Canada meteorologist Julien Pellerin says scorching temperatures over the eastern part of the continent are causing below-normal temperatures in other regions, which have led to warnings of wet snow and heavy rain in the West….