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Hot, humid summer in store for Windsor-Essex, says Weather Network
Prepare for heat, folks. Windsor-Essex weather over the next three months will likely be warmer and more humid than usual, says a Weather Network meteorologist. “We anticipate temperatures to be...
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Health unit unveils new heat alert warning system
A new harmonized heat warning system designed to be easier for residents to understand was unveiled Friday by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. The change sees the previous numbered heat alert...
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'You don't forget': 70th anniversary of deadly 1946 tornado stirs chilling...
Tornado hotspot Southwestern Ontario is a hotspot for tornado activity in Canada, said Environment Canada meteorologist, Peter Kimbell. “The Canadian version of Tornado Alley is probably in...
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Environment Canada issues heat warning, air quality statement for Windsor-Essex
Summer will officially arrive on Monday and with it comes a heat warning from Environment Canada. The national weather service issued the warning on Saturday and it will extend into Monday as...
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Thirsty June brings 'extreme risk' of wildfires for region
An arid June has intensified the risk of fires across Essex County, warns Natural Resources Canada. Extreme Risk The federal ministry has identified Windsor and Essex County as being an “extreme risk”...
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Environment Canada ends severe thunderstorm warning
Environment Canada has ended a severe thunderstorm warning for Windsor and Essex County. “At 8:22 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing...
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LaSalle bans open air burns due to dry, windy weather
LaSalle has issued a ban throughout the municipality on open air burning due to the extremely dry weather conditions and forecasted high winds in the area. The fire service declared the ban Thursday,...
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Hot, humid but not a record high in Windsor on Friday
Friday was more like Fried-day. Residents of Windsor and Essex County were feeling the burn as sweltering sun beat down on the region. The temperature hit a humid 34.3 C — not quite enough to push the...
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Twenty-three and counting for Windsor's sweltering days above 30 C
Slap yourself on your sweat-drenched back. Windsorites have made it through 23 sweltering days over 30 C so far this year. By 2 p.m. Wednesday, the temperature reached 31 and was rising. This month it...
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Too hot to panhandle?
I was downtown recently. Another sun-soaked day and I noticed something missing — no panhandlers. I worked in the old Ford Foundry, where it was hot in the winter, never mind the summer. I used to say...
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Heat warning issued for Windsor and Essex County
A heat warning was issued Monday afternoon for Windsor and Essex County, where the temperature was 27 C shortly before 3:30 p.m. The forecast high for Monday was 31 C with a Humidex of 37 C. The high...
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Windsor's prolonged, hot summer expected to continue through to September
If you are eagerly anticipating the cooler, crisp temperatures that autumn brings, expect to wait longer than normal this year. AccuWeather senior meteorologist Brett Anderson said people can expect...
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Windsor, Essex County farmers hoping for 'million-dollar rain'
A significant rainfall on Tuesday could well be a godsend for farmers in the Windsor-Essex area, says Environment Canada. “It’s what I would call the million-dollar rain. It’s for farmers and growers;...
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Dilkens On Storm: 'Extensive damage'
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens updates the media shortly before 11 p.m. on August 24, 2016 after suspected tornados ripped through Windsor and LaSalle. “We believe it was just after 7 tonight when the...
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LaSalle Fire Chief: 'Some severe damage'
LaSalle Fire Chief Dave Sutton updates the media after a ‘probable’ tornado ripped through LaSalle, causing severe damage on Victory Street. A LaSalle police officer tapes off a section of Victory...
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Raw Video: Funnel cloud forms over LaSalle
Tom Greer and his girlfriend Ilde Leplattenier were stunned to see a funnel cloud forming over LaSalle Wednesday night but Leplattenier had the presence of mind to grab her phone and start recording....
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Live at 9:45: Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens provides update on storm damage
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens will provide an update at 9:45 a.m. from the downtown fire station. The Star will carry it live on this page and on Facebook.
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Tornado rips through area: 'I thought I was going to die'
Buildings were destroyed, trees uprooted and injuries reported after what was likely a tornado swept into LaSalle from the Detroit River and touched down several times in Windsor on Wednesday evening....
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Tornado Alert: Images of storm that rocked Windsor, LaSalle
Storm damage on Victory St. in LaSalle, ON. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Several residents claiming a tornado touched down. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) Storm damage on Victory St. in LaSalle, ON....
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Windsor, LaSalle rocked by tornado confirms Environment Canada
Environment Canada is confirming that at least one tornado touched down and caused “notable damage” to upwards of 15 homes in LaSalle and to the area at E.C. Row Expressway and Central Avenue on...
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