Two Tornadoes Touch Down in Southern Ontario After Alert
Two tornadoes touched down in southern Ontario on August 8, 2026, after Environment Canada issued a tornado alert amid severe storms featuring damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain.
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Possible Tornado Strikes Quebec's Laurentians, Prompting Inquiry
A storm believed to be a tornado caused major damage in Quebec's Laurentians on July 22, 2026, prompting Environment Canada, represented by Dominic Martel, to launch an inquiry into the rare event.
Environment Canada Lifts GTA Air‑Quality Warning After Smoke Week
Environment Canada removed the air‑quality warning for the Greater Toronto Area on July 19, 2026 after a week of heavy smoke. Improved conditions now meet national standards, ending the advisory.
Orange Air Quality Warning Stays in GTA
An orange‑level air quality warning issued by Environment Canada remains in force across the GTA on July 17, 2026, due to elevated smoke. A brief improvement is forecast for later in the afternoon, but the advisory stays until conditions change.
Heat Wave Warning: Humidex May Reach 45 in Southern Quebec
Environment Canada warned on July 1, 2026 that southern Quebec could experience a humidex of 45, indicating extreme heat and humidity across the region.
Environment Canada Issues Heat and Humidity Warning for Southern Quebec, Ontario
Environment Canada warned of a week‑long period of high heat and humidity in southern Quebec and Ontario from June 29 to July 5, 2026, urging residents to stay alert as the agency monitors the forecast.
