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Cold, snowy winter ahead, says Farmers Almanac (With poll)
Expect a “biting cold” and snowy winter, says the Canadian Farmers’ Almanac. The almanac, which went on sale in late August, is predicting a snowy winter for Ontario and Quebec and a cold winter for...
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Heat breaks record, heat alert continues today (With video)
Tuesday’s scorching heat beat a 30-year-old record. The temperature at Windsor airport was 34.2 C at 4 p.m., beating a record of 34 set on Sept. 10, 1983. There may be a chance to beat or come close to...
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Windsor-Essex under severe thunderstorm warning
The Windsor-Essex County area is under a severe thunderstorms warning. Environment Canada said thunderstorms have developed ahead of an approaching cold front. There is the potential for heavy...
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Flash flooding in Colorado cuts off towns, partially shuts down university,...
P. Solomon Banda And Steven K. Paulson, The Associated Press LYONS, Colo. – Heavy rains and scarring from recent wildfires sent walls of water crashing down mountainsides early Thursday in Colorado,...
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Windsor-Essex under severe thunderstorm watch
Severe thunderstorms are possible this evening, says Environment Canada. An area of intense thunderstorms over Lake St Clair is tracking eastward and some of the thunderstorms may be capable of...
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Severe thunderstorm watch for Windsor and Essex County
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Windsor and Essex County by Environment Canada. “An area of thunderstorms from lower Michigan will move across portions of the above regions this...
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Flooded Colo. mountain towns reopening as cleanup effort begins despite more...
Jeri Clausing And Hannah Dreier, The Associated Press ESTES PARK, Colo. – As Colorado mountain towns cut off for days by massive flooding slowly reopened, shopkeepers in this gateway to majestic Rocky...
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AccuWeather predicting an average winter thanks to La Nada
If you’re wondering what the upcoming winter is going to be like, think about Goldilocks and her porridge. According to AccuWeather, this winter will be not too cold, and not too hot, just like the...
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First frost warning of the season issued for Windsor region
With temperatures predicted to fall to zero celsius tonight, Environment Canada has issued the first frost-warning of the season for Windsor and Essex County. Dave Phillips, senior climatologist for...
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Hurricane-force gusts batter Britain, France and the Netherlands; travel...
Gregory Katz, The Associated Press LONDON – A major storm with hurricane-force gusts is lashing southern Britain, parts of France and Netherlands, causing flooding and travel delays, including the...
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High winds could delay Pelee Island ferry
Pelee Island ferry service could be delayed Thursday and Friday because of high winds. On Wednesday, the ferry company tweeted this message: “Ferry Service alert: possibility of service disruptions on...
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Pelee Island ferry service resumes
Pelee Island Ferry Service cancelled all ferry departures this morning due to “gale force” winds. However, according to the the Pelee Island Ferry on Twitter, the Pelee Islander will depart tonight at...
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Keeping Kids Warm good for community
Re: Free kids’ clothing to be distributed, October 18, 2013 (Windsor Star) I am responding to the recent article on children’s clothing offered for those in need. I strongly agree with the program,...
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Video: Typhoon Haiyan Slams Philippines
TACLOBAN, Philippines — The death toll from one of the strongest storms on record that ravaged the central Philippine city of Tacloban could reach 10,000 people, officials said Saturday after the...
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Local residents worry about families in typhoon-ravaged Philippines (With...
The windows blew out, the roof flew off and people screamed in terror. After days helplessly waiting to hear from the Philippines about the fate of her family — whose home region took the brunt of a...
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Strong winds expected for eastern Lake Erie
Environment Canada’s weather office is warning the public about the possibility of strong winds near the eastern edge of Lake Erie. Mainly affecting the area from Norfolk to Niagara, the weather could...
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Heavy rains, high winds hit region
Torrential downpours, a tornado watch, flooding, fallen trees and downed wires were some of what Windsor residents dealt with during a severe storm Sunday night. Environment Canada said strong...
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Tornadoes, powerful thunderstorms kill 6 and level homes across Illinois,...
David Mercer And Don Babwin, The Associated Press WASHINGTON – As a powerful tornado bore down on their Illinois farmhouse, Curt Zehr’s wife and adult son didn’t have time to do anything but scramble...
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Amherstburg sued for 2011 flood; $9M lawsuit claims town negligent
The Town of Amherstburg is facing a $9-million lawsuit filed on behalf of 129 residents whose basements and crawlspaces flooded in August 2011. The lawsuit alleges the flooding occurred because the...
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Winter to bring weather that swings wildly month-by-month: Meteorologist
TORONTO – Canadians are being warned to expect wild swings in the weather this winter, giving each month of the season its own “distinct personality.” The Weather Network is forecasting periods of...
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