A multi-day heat event will get underway across Southern Ontario today. Today,, maximum temperatures will be near or above 30 degrees and humidex values will be in the upper 30s to low 40s. Overnight, minimum temperatures will range from 21 to 23 degrees, resulting in little relief. Tonight there is also a risk of thunderstorms. This heat event will likely last through the week. Forecast confidence: High Impact scale: Moderate Extreme heat can become dangerous quickly. He

Once again today, there is a risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Prairie provinces, with the greatest risk centred on southern Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan. A broad area stretching from southeastern Saskatchewan into southern and central Manitoba faces a moderate risk of severe weather through the day and into the evening. Thunderstorms developing in the region could produce damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rainfall. The most significant threat is e

A broad area of low pressure is expected to develop offshore of the southeastern United States within the next few days. The system is forecast to form along the western end of a frontal boundary situated off the U.S. coast. While significant development is not anticipated in the short term, gradual organization of the system could occur as it drifts westward over the coming week. Current forecasts indicate there is little chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next

There is the potential for severe weather across parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba today, with damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes possible in some areas. The highest threat area is centred over southern Saskatchewan near the Regina region, where there is the potential for wind gusts between 100 and 120 km/h, hail up to 4 to 5 centimetres in diameter and an isolated tornado risk. Tornado watches are already in effect in the area. A broader

Europe is currently contending with a widespread, record-breaking heatwave. The heatwave has shattered numerous temperature records and has had major impacts on health, agriculture, and infrastructure. Heat records have been broken in several countries. France recorded its hottest day on record on 24 June when temperatures rose up to 43.8 °C in the town of Pulluau in western France. A number of locations in Spain also saw temperatures soar above 40°C. The United Kingdom broke

Three people have died when a Bird Dog aircraft crashed west of Fort Simpson in the Northwest Territories. First responders accessed the crash site and confirmed the fatalities today. Critical Incident Stress Management Teams are being deployed to several bases to support wildfire management personnel in the wake of this tragedy. The RCMP, Coroner, and Transportation Safety Board of Canada will investigate the incident.