Wx Centre

A massive ridge of warm air is blanketing the vast majority of Canada today. A broad swath of the Prairies is experiencing hot summer temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C, with southern pockets pushing into the 30°C to 40°C range as a massive dome of high pressure settles over the region. High-pressure systems are firmly in control, featuring centers of 1023 hPa and 1024 hPa, keeping skies relatively clear but hot. British Columbia is enjoying stable, warm weather under a 1

Parts of central Alberta could see severe thunderstorms today, with the highest threat centred near the Edmonton region. An area stretching across portions of central Alberta is under a high risk for severe thunderstorms through Tuesday evening. There is the potential for damaging winds, large hail, torrential rainfall and isolated tornadoes. The area facing the greatest threat could experience: Wind gusts of 90 to 110 km/h Hail up to 4 to 6 centimetres in diameter Rainfall t

Parts of southern Quebec could see severe thunderstorms develop today as a potent weather system moves across the province, bringing the threat of damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rainfall. A broad swath of southern Quebec faces a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms through Tuesday afternoon and evening, while a smaller corridor stretching from the Montreal area toward Sherbrooke is under a high risk for severe weather. The greatest concern is across the high-risk

A widespread heat event continued across much of Ontario on Monday, bringing dangerously high temperatures and humid conditions that are expected to persist into Tuesday in many areas. Large portions of northern, northwestern and southern Ontario face a significant risk of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, as daytime temperatures climb well above seasonal averages. The most intense heat is expected across parts of northwestern Ontario and area

A wildfire in southern Spain has killed 12 people and 23 people are missing officials stated on Friday. The blaze, which has burned 3,200 hectares is one of the largest fires on record in the country. Hundreds of firefighters were deployed to fight the fires. The blaze is being tacked from the ground and air with both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft involved. A series of heatwaves in Europe has left the ground dry. Spain is currently seeing a period of very warm weather.

Typhoon Bavi is currently in the East China Sea north of Taiwan. The storm has a minimum central pressure of 985 hPa. Winds are sustained at 65 km/h with gusts to 92 km/h. Waves offshore are measured to be 52 feet. The storm is expected to hit Shanghai in China early on Sunday between Xiapu County in Fujian Province and Wenling City in Zhejiang Province. Ahead of the storm, nearby cities have started evacuating residents. There are also numerous flight and ferry delays.