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Windsor extends record-breaking streak, cold warning remains in effect
Another day, another record. The arctic blast that continues to pummel Windsor and Essex County has shattered another single-day cold weather record. The mercury dipped to -24C at Windsor airport...
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Coast Guard helping to free two ships from the ice
The Canadian Coast Guard is working to free two commercial vessels that cannot move through thick ice – on the lower St. Clair River, and on southern Lake Erie. The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Griffon is...
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Let the battle begin! Windsorites invited to mass snow fight
If you can’t beat the weather, you might as well have fun with it. That’s the reasoning behind #WINSnowFight — an invitation to a mass snowball battle in Windsor this weekend. “We just want people to...
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Extreme cold weather warning issued for Windsor-Essex
An extreme cold weather warning has been issued for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. “Bitterly cold arctic air will return to the region later today in the wake of a sharp arctic cold front,”...
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Extreme cold weather alert for Windsor continues until Wednesday
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit issued yet another extreme cold weather alert Monday. The alert will run until midday Wednesday. Environment Canada says a prolonged period of very cold wind is...
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Essex County wineries hope cold doesn’t hurt rebound year
Another frigid winter is the last thing Essex County’s wine industry needs. The bud-killing January 2014 freeze left most local vineyards without grapes this summer and this winter’s extended cold...
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Extreme cold warning back in effect for Windsor-Essex
February is drawing to an end, but there’s still no relief from the winter for Windsor-Essex — with yet another extreme cold warning for the city and region issued Thursday. Environment Canada’s...
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Snow, ice pellets, freezing rain on the way for Windsor-Essex
Winter’s not done with us yet, folks. Forecasters with Environment Canada have issued a special weather statement for Southern Ontario — including Windsor-Essex — advising of snow, ice pellets, and...
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Windsor’s worst February weather ever!
Did you catch yourself complaining about Windsor-Essex weather in February? Well, consider your whining absolutely justified: It wasn’t just bad — it was the worst February weather in the region’s...
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Freezing rain warning in effect for Windsor and Essex County
A freezing rain warning is in effect for Windsor and Essex County. “A low pressure system developing over the American Plains will track towards southern Ontario today, bringing a wintery mix of...
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Colder than normal spring outlook for Windsor-Essex
Don’t put away those winter clothes, folks. The first official day of spring is only a few weeks away — but weather watchers say anyone in Windsor-Essex shouldn’t expect it to be dramatically warmer....
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Warmth coming Wednesday: bad for snowmen, good for winter weary Windsorites
Winter is such a tease. After a record-cold February, Windsorites will be treated to a high of 9C Wednesday. In the sunshine that could feel like a balmy 15. It’s a one day wonder, Environment Canada’s...
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School buses cancelled in Essex County
School buses are cancelled in Essex County this morning. Heavy fog has cancelled school board provided transportation in the county this morning, but buses are expected to be operational this...
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Ice sinks early start for Lake Erie commercial fishery
Easter is coming early. The ice stayed late. That’s a bad combination for Lake Erie commercial fishermen who wanted to be out catching fish for Lent earlier this month. Fishing boats are stuck in ice...
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One more big chill before April warms up
Old Man Winter will deliver one more kick in the chattering teeth of area residents this weekend before releasing his grip to what Environment Canada is predicting will be a slightly warmer than normal...
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Special weather statement for Windsor warns of thunderstorms
A special weather statement warning of thunderstorms has been issued for Windsor and Essex County. Localized rainfall of up to 25 millimetres is possible as a low pressure system brings the storms,...
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Fog advisory issued for Windsor and Essex County
A fog advisory was issued for Windsor and Essex County Friday morning, with near zero visibility expected in some areas. Officials urged motorists to drive safely. The fog was forecast to clear by 10...
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Freak lightning strike destroys home in Westchester Beach
The dark sky quickly turned a bright white, say those who were home at the time lightning struck a quiet suburban street on the picturesque northern shores of Lake Erie. Then came the thunderous boom...
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Environment Canada warns of strong, gusty winds
Windsor and Essex County could be hit by strong and gusty winds Monday afternoon, warns Environment Canada. A fast-moving cold front is approaching Southern Ontario and could bring with it strong...
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Fog advisory ended for Windsor and Essex County
Environment Canada has ended its fog advisory for Windsor and Essex County. A dense blanket of fog covered the county for much of the morning. The national weather agency warned of conditions with...
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