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Butterfly with 'antifreeze in its blood' spotted at Point Pelee, Ojibway
Butterflies flying around in February? An orange butterfly with “antifreeze in its blood” was fluttering around Point Pelee National Park and Ojibway Sunday in February. That’s the earliest documented...
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Coldest Night of the Year walkathon to be held after warmest week on record
Enjoy the warm weather while you can because on the one night each year when bitter weather is a must, Windsor is getting it. The Coldest Night of the Year, a walkathon held to raise funds for local...
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Ready fore Golf?
Golfers enjoying the mild winter weather in Windsor-Essex are dreaming of getting back out on the links this spring. We want to help them break out the clubs in style with Golf 2017. The annual glossy...
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Is Windsor basking in its warmest February week on record?
With three broken records and two more likely to fall from unusually warm weather, Windsor is basking in its warmest week in February in the 77 years that data has been kept. “You have clobbered and...
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Why did the turtle cross the road?
Because of the summerlike temperatures the Windsor area has been enjoying this week. “Right now, the animals are just like us — taking advantage of the fact that it’s nice and hot out, especially the...
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Tornado a slight possibility with cold snap bringing high winds, rain and...
After record-breaking double-digit temperatures this week, Essex County is facing the possibility of a Friday cold snap, severe thunderstorms and even the tiniest chance of a rare February tornado. “If...
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Special weather statement issued ahead of Tuesday rain
The potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms Tuesday night has prompted a special weather statement for Windsor-Essex. Environment Canada said an area of showers with embedded thunderstorms is...
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Strong winds wreak havoc in Windsor-Essex
Strong winds caused havoc in Windsor and Essex County Wednesday. Environment Canada issued a wind warning for Windsor and Essex County as strong southwesterly winds of 60 km/h to 100 km/h pounded the...
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'Major winter storm' on the way for Southwestern Ontario, warns Environment...
It ain’t spring yet, say Environment Canada’s meteorologists — who are predicting a “major winter storm” to hit Southwestern Ontario on Monday. Total snowfall of 15 to 25 centimetres is likely. Maybe...
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Photos: Accidents abound as winter returns to Windsor-Essex, more snow overnight
Windsor Star photographers were out in Windsor-Essex as winter made its return to the area. Numerous accidents were reported, including one on North Talbot Road involving a minivan and SUV which...
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Environment Canada issues fog advisory for Windsor area
Environment Canada issued a fog advisory Sunday night warning that travelling would be treacherous after dense fog suddenly enveloped the Windsor area. The weather agency issued the advisory shortly...
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Lots of rain could be on the way for Windsor-Essex, says Environment Canada
A special weather statement from Environment Canada is advising there’s a possibility of “significant rainfall” across Windsor-Essex on Thursday evening going into Friday morning. The statement went...
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Here comes the rain again for Windsor-Essex
Falling on our heads like a memory, falling on our heads like a not-so-new emotion — It’s more rain, says Environment Canada. The agency’s meteorologists have issued a special weather statement for...
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Windsor seeks input with flooding survey, Tecumseh making sewer improvements
The rainy season is upon us and the City of Windsor is seeking public input on a pressing local issue — basement flooding. The municipality has launched what it describes as a short online survey,...
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Snow in Windsor this April? Possibly, says Environment Canada
Will Windsor have snow in April this year? It’s possible, say Environment Canada meteorologists — who are forecasting a chance of flurries this Friday. Although temperatures have remained well above...
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Thunderstorms, wind and hail warning for Windsor region
A line of thunderstorms will race northeastward across Southern Ontario this afternoon, according to Environment Canada. Some of the thunderstorms may produce wind gusts to 80 km/h, hail the size of a...
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Environment Canada warns of severe thunderstorm, powerful winds headed toward...
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch with warnings of heavy downpours and powerful wind gusts of up to 90 km/h. Damaging hail is also possible. The weather watch, issued shortly...
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Windy thunderstorm possible for Windsor-Essex, says Environment Canada
Rain over Windsor-Essex and other parts of Southwestern Ontario could turn into windy thunderstorms this afternoon, advises Environment Canada’s weather office. A special weather statement issued just...
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Weekend's wet forecast brings risk of more shoreline damage, flooding on Lake...
High waves whipped up by strong winds on Lake Erie caused localized flooding and shoreline damage on Tuesday, but officials are more concerned about this weekend’s wet forecast and the extensive...
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Flooding possible, baseball season delayed as rainfall continues
With a stubborn and wet weather system stalled over southwestern Ontario, Environment Canada, the province and conservation authorities are all warning of the possibility of widespread flooding into...
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