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Hurricane strength is measured using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which classifies hurricanes based on their maximum sustained wind speeds. The scale ranges from Category 1 to Category 5. A hurricane becomes Category 1 when sustained winds reach at least 119 km/h. Category 1 hurricanes have winds of 119 to 153 km/h, while Category 2 storms have winds between 154 and 177 km/h. A hurricane reaches Category 3 at 178 km/h and is considered a major hurricane. Category

A storm-force low-pressure system off the coast of North Carolina could gradually develop subtropical or tropical characteristics over the next several days, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The system, designated AL93, remains attached to an occluded frontal boundary a few hundred miles offshore. It is expected to move slowly north-northeastward over the Gulf Stream, potentially developing more organized thunderstorm activity as it gradually loses its frontal

A developing low-pressure system is expected to bring strong winds to parts of Alberta on Saturday, with gusts reaching 90 km/h in the province’s southwest. The system’s cold front is forecast to bring wind gusts of up to 80 km/h across much of central and southern Alberta Saturday afternoon. Stronger gusts of up to 90 km/h are possible in the extreme southwest as winds strengthen ahead of the front. Snow is also expected at higher elevations in the mountain parks as temperat

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at 3:35 a.m. UTC on October 16, 2026, at a depth of 143 kilometres. The epicentre is located approximately 77 kilometres northeast of Ozernovskiy, Russia. The earthquake is classified as a preliminary report, meaning the magnitude and other details may be revised as additional data becomes available. There were no imme

Environment Canada reports rainfall totals of up to 60 millimetres in parts of southern Quebec after a low-pressure system moved into the province early Tuesday. The heaviest reported rainfall occurred in Estrie and Beauce, where amounts ranged from 30 to 60 mm. Other regions also recorded significant rainfall: Outaouais: 30 to 40 mm Laurentians and Lanaudière: About 20 mm Montreal: 25 to 30 mm Montérégie: 30 to 40 mm Environment Canada issued the summary at 10:49 a.m. EDT We

Strong northerly winds are expected across parts of Ontario on Friday, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h in some areas. In portions of southern Ontario near Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, wind gusts of up to 80 km/h are forecast. The strong winds could break tree branches, down trees and toss loose objects. Power outages are also possible. The risk of broken branches is increased because many trees still have their leaves. Other parts of southern and northern Ontario can expect