severe weather

The Latest: Helene’s death toll rises to more than 100 as supplies rushed to isolated communities

The Latest: Helene’s death toll rises to more than 100 as supplies rushed to isolated communities

Sep 30, 2024 | 10:24am
A crisis unfolded in Asheville, North Carolina, as officials pledged to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S. Southeast. The death toll from the storm surpassed 100. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said during a news conference Monday that the death toll in that state had […]
‘Short corn’ could replace the towering cornfields steamrolled by a changing climate

‘Short corn’ could replace the towering cornfields steamrolled by a changing climate

Sep 23, 2024 | 8:22am
WYOMING, Iowa (AP) — Taking a late-summer country drive in the Midwest means venturing into the corn zone, snaking between 12-foot-tall green, leafy walls that seem to block out nearly everything other than the sun and an occasional water tower. The skyscraper-like corn is a part of rural America as much as cavernous red barns and placid cows. […]
Thunderstorms Punctuate Hot Week Ahead

Thunderstorms Punctuate Hot Week Ahead

Aug 19, 2024 | 5:54am
Weather Forecast Temperature Chance Precip Today Partly to mostly sunny   Wind:  S-SE 15-30 km/h High: 32° 10% Tonight A few clouds   Wind: S-SE 15-25 km/h Low: 18° 10% Tuesday Mostly sunny   Wind:  S-SE 15-25 km/h High: 31° 0% Tuesday night Partly cloudy – isolated showers and thunderstorms Wind: SE 15-25 km/h Low: […]
Update: Strong thunderstorms blast southeast Saskatchewan

Update: Strong thunderstorms blast southeast Saskatchewan

Jun 24, 2024 | 7:30am
ESTEVAN – The Estevan area was blasted by a powerful thunderstorm on Sunday night and into early Monday.  Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning just after 10 p.m. on Sunday night, saying its meteorologists were tracking a series of severe thunderstorms capable of producing 110 kilometre per hour wind gusts, nickel to ping pong […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Regina

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Regina

Jun 23, 2024 | 2:03pm
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a “Severe Thunderstorm Watch” that not only includes Regina, it covers a good chunk of Saskatchewan. The weather alert stretches from Battlefords south east towards Estevan and Weyburn. Moose Jaw, Regina Swift Current and many more communities could see severe thunderstorms this evening. In Regina, the thunderstorms could […]
Being weather-aware a Prairie imperative

Being weather-aware a Prairie imperative

Jun 20, 2024 | 8:28am
SASKATCHEWAN — Summer storm season has arrived, evidenced by several weather incidents across the province in June, including tornado warnings in southeastern Saskatchewan June 12. Being proactive rather than reactive is important to helping your family in case of a severe weather occurrence and resulting emergency situations. One way to stay in the know is […]
At least 11 dead in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after severe weather roars across region

At least 11 dead in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after severe weather roars across region

May 26, 2024 | 9:45am
VALLEY VIEW, Texas (AP) — Powerful storms killed at least 11 people and left a wide trail of destruction Sunday across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes and destroying a truck stop where drivers took shelter during the latest deadly weather to strike the central U.S. Seven deaths were reported in Cooke County, Texas, […]

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