Weather in Canada 2018

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June 2018 https://www.accuweather.com/en/ca/london/n6g/june-weather/55489

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Yesterday's, June 8, hot and cold spots ...

Hot spot in Ontario: 27.5 °C81.5 °F London
Cold spot in Ontario: -3.6 °C25.5 °F Fort Severn Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 31.2 °C88.2 °F Leader Airport, SK
Cold spot in Canada: -11.6 °C11.1 °F Shepherd Bay Airport, NU

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Yesterday's - June 8 - hot and cold spots ...

Hot spot in Nunavut: 21.8 °C71.2 °F Ennadai Lake

Cold spot in Nunavut: -5.9 °C21.4 °F Svartevaeg

Hot spot in Canada: 35.0 °C95.0 °F Medicine Hat Airport, AB

Cold spot in Canada: -5.9 °C21.4 °F Svartevaeg, NU

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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...

Hot spot in Yukon: 19.7 °C67.5 °F Carmacks

Cold spot in Yukon: -3.1 °C26.4 °F Rock River

Hot spot in Canada: 33.9 °C93.0 °F Dauphin Airport, MB; Dauphin Climate, MB

Cold spot in Canada: -7.0 °C19.4 °F Pingualuit (Parc national), QC

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Toronto in June: Weather, Events, and Travel Tips
Your Guide to Welcoming Summer in Toronto

June launches Toronto's high travel season, so you should make reservations for hotels, theaters, tours, and restaurants, ideally at least a couple of weeks in advance. A lot of the city's most vibrant and interesting festivals take place during June, and lively streets keep dull moments in short supply as summer arrives in the lakeside city.

Residents and visitors alike take advantage of the outdoor patios, open-roofed tour buses, bike rentals, lake swimming, and Toronto's best outdoor attractions, such as Canada's Wonderland, as June's warm weather fully takes hold.

Of course, with all this fun and warm weather come crowds and thus, higher travel rates. Book early to take advantage of discount deals. ​
June Weather

A handful of rainy days may mar June's otherwise sunny record when temperatures typically hover in the high 60s F, low 70s. The city's location on Lake Ontario, however, means the weather can be unpredictable, so it's best to be prepared for all circumstances.

    Average June temperature: 63 F / 17 C
    June average high: 75 F / 24 C
    June average low: 52 F / 11 C
    Visitors can expect rain about six days out of the 30 in June.

Packing List

Though temperatures definitely start to warm up in June, potentially cool evenings mean you want to bring a light jacket, fleece, or shawl for warmth. Shorts and T-shirts work for informal daytime activities, while long-sleeve shirts and long pants still make sense at night or when you need to dress a little more formally.

 Bring an umbrella, bug spray if you plan to head outside of the city, and a sunhat and sunscreen.
Pros and Cons of Visiting in June

Warmer weather means visitors can enjoy more of Toronto's great outdoor offerings, such as sitting on patios or going on a walking tour of the city. Some of Toronto's big summer festivals get underway, such as Pride Toronto and Luminato.

Summer road construction can slow down travelers. Travel rates start to increase, and during Pride Week, hotels tend to sell out.

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Yesterday's (June 12) hot and cold spots ...

Hot spot in Yukon: 20.5 °C68.9 °F Watson Lake

Cold spot in Yukon: -2.7 °C27.1 °F Haines Junction

Hot spot in Canada: 30.5 °C86.9 °F CFB Bagotville, QC

Cold spot in Canada: -6.0 °C21.2 °F Saglek, NL; Fox Five, NU

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Yesterday's, June 14, hot and cold spots ...

Hot spot in Ontario: 29.0 °C84.2 °F Windsor Airport; Harrow AAFC

Cold spot in Ontario: -0.9 °C30.4 °F Peawanuck

Hot spot in Canada: 29.1 °C84.4 °F Emerson, MB

Cold spot in Canada: -3.4 °C25.9 °F Fox Five, NU

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https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=son


AWCN15 CWWG
Weather summary
for Alberta
issued by Environment Canada
at 4:54 p.m. MDT Saturday 16 June 2018.

Discussion.

Tornado Report Received by Environment and Climate Change Canada
near High River on June 15.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has received a report of a
tornado that occurred near High River during the afternoon on 15
June 2018.

Environment Canada meteorologists are actively seeking additional
pictures of the suspected tornado or damage it may have caused.
Should you have any information regarding this event, or to report
severe weather at any time, please call 1-800-239-0484, send an
email to ec.storm.ec(at)canada.ca, or tweet to (hash)abstorm.

This was considered a landspout tornado that was generated by weak
rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms.
Landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage but can
still be dangerous as they can topple trees, damage roofs, or toss
debris a short distance.

Note that these storm assessments are considered preliminary and may
be changed if more information becomes available.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/PASPC

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   Sunday, June 17, 2018, 5:20 PM -   After 50 Canada geese were found dead floating in the St. Lawrence River outside Montreal earlier this week, veterinarians are saying they may have died from a lightning strike.
A local fisherman came across the geese near Contrecoeur, Que., Thursday and veterinarians were called in from Université de Montréal to examine the bodies.

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/50-canada-geese-killed-by-lightning-montreal-contrecoeur-quebec-veterinarian-electrocuted-st-lawrence-river/104818/

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NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
AWCN16 CWHX

Weather summary
for Newfoundland
issued by Environment Canada
at 4:50 a.m. NDT Tuesday 19 June 2018.

Discussion.

The following stations set a daily minimum temperature record on
June 18, 2018:

Badger
New record of -2.8
Old record of -0.7 set in 2010
Records in this area have been kept since 1956

Bonavista
New record of -0.7
Old record of 1.7 set in 1959
Records in this area have been kept since 1956

Cape Race
New record of -0.8
Old record of 0.0 set in 1954
Records in this area have been kept since 1920

St. John's
New record of -1.7
Old record of -1.1 set in 1905
Records in this area have been kept since 1874

Terra Nova (National Park)
New record of -0.1
Old record of 0.0 set in 1978
Records in this area have been kept since 1962

Note: the temperature records reported here have been derived from a
selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were
active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/NLWO




BRITISH COLUMBIA
AWCN11 CWVR

Weather summary
for British Columbia
issued by Environment Canada
at 7:25 p.m. PDT Monday 18 June 2018.

Discussion.

Monday June 18th 2018, was very warm for much of B.C. and daytime
highs reached record highs in several locations with many other
others coming close. The following stations set new records for the
date:

Comox Airport
New record 33.3
Old record 32.2 set in 1958
Records kept since 1914

Kitimat
New record 36.1
Old record 35.0 set in 2004
Records kept since 1902

Malahat Summit
New record 32.1
Old record 30.4 set in 2004
Records kept since 1986

Nakusp
New record 32.9
Old record 31.7 set in 1912
Records kept since 1912

Pemberton
New record 37.4
Old record 35.6 set in 1977
Records kept since 1908

Stewart
New record 31.8
Old record 30.9 set in 2004
Records kept since 1910

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/PSPC


 

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Causes from one extreme to another...
https://london.ctvnews.ca/photo-galleries/massive-storm-hits-southwestern-ontario-1.1450925
https://london.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1420893

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For the first day of summer 2018 in Komoka, ON

Detailed Forecast issued: 5:00 AM EDT Thursday 21 June 2018
   
Today    Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h this morning. High 26. Humidex 28. UV index 10 or very high.
Tonight    A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness before morning. Wind east 20 km/h. Low 13.


Today's hot and cold spots - 8:00 am ...

Hot spot in Ontario: 21.8 °C  71.2 °F Kenora Airport
Cold spot in Ontario: -1.2 °C  29.8 °F Moosonee Airport
 
Hot spot in Canada: 26.6 °C  79.9 °F Rabbit Kettle, NT
Cold spot in Canada: -3.3 °C  26.1 °F Cape Parry Airport, NT
   

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Summer Forecast 2018 UPDATED: The next 2 months of summer weather in Canada
Thursday, June 21, 2018, 11:34 AM -    Thursday marks the first official day of summer, with many places across Canada already having experienced extreme heat. The question now is will it stick around, and will Atlantic Canada finally get in on that stretch of warm weather the rest of the country has been basking in? We take a look at what you can expect for the remainder of June, July, and August in The Weather Network’s updated 2018 Summer Forecast

The 2018 Summer Forecast highlights a hot and drysummer for most of western Canada. Drought is a major concern  across parts of the Prairie provinces and wildfires will be growing concern later in the summer, especially across British Columbia and into the Prairies.

Meanwhile, a stormy summer is expected across southern Ontario and southern Quebec. While we do not expect more rainy days than normal across this region, heavy rainfall at times will bring above normal totals to much of this region.

THE TEMPERATURE STORY

Quotable: "This summer looks to be a warmer version of the pattern we saw across Canada last year, with the hottest weather anchored over western Canada," Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist at The Weather Network explains. "Ontario and Quebec will once again escape the hottest weather, but this summer will bring more heat than last summer. Atlantic Canada looks to have the best combination of conditions with a warm summer and near seasonal precipitation."

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/summer-forecast-2018-prairies-alberta-bc-ontario-quebec-maritimes-atlantic-canada-heat-rainfall/102326

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NOVA SCOTIA
AWCN11 CWHX

Weather summary for Nova Scotia
issued by Environment Canada at 3:20 a.m. ADT Saturday 23 June 2018.

Discussion.

The following station set a daily minimum temperature record on June
22, 2018:

Port Hawkesbury
New record of 2.9
Old record of 3.9 set in 1897
Records in this area have been kept since 1875

Note: the temperature record reported here has been derived from a
selection of historical stations in this geographic area that were
active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/ASPC

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Saturday, June 23, 2018, 7:31 PM - If you chanced to look up into the sky from Barrie or Innisfil earlier this week, you would have witnessed a strange phenomenon in the clouds, which prompted some residents of the area to take to social media for answers.
The clouds made it seem like something supernatural was going on, but in reality was just a combination of a few events that lead to what many refer to as a 'skypunch'.


https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/fallstreak-hole-skypunch-the-amazing-science-of-these-bizarre-cloud-formations/105178

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HIGH HEAT | Summer lovers rejoice
VACATION ALERT: 'Heat Dome' sparks impressive heat wave

Monday, June 25, 2018, 6:18 AM -    Heat lovers, consider this your heads up: a strong signal for hot weather is developing, which will compete to be one our most extensive heat waves of the summer. So book your vacation now or perfect your "I'm sick" voice for work.

That being said, Canada is large. Nearly 10 million square kilometres, in fact, and the developing pattern won't mean extreme heat for all. Below we break down what this means across our beautiful country and when and where the temperatures really crank up.

(SUMMER FORECAST UPDATE: OUTLOOK ACROSS THE COUNTRY)
FINAL DAYS OF JUNE: SETTING THE STAGE

As we speak, our atmospheric pattern over North America is undergoing a bit of a reversal that will take us through the final days of June. Western Canada is coming under the influence of an upper-level trough, finally cooling temperatures off after record-breaking heat this past week. Meanwhile in eastern Canada, an upper ridge will tick temperatures above normal as we approach the long weekend and warmth will even spread into Atlantic Canada at times following a rather brutal Spring.

For those who need the chilling reminder, snow banks were STILL 6 feet high in JUNE for some residents in Labrador.

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Yesterday's June 25th hot and cold spots ...

Hot spot in Ontario: 29.2 °C84.6 °F Sandy Lake Airport

Cold spot in Ontario: -1.2 °C29.8 °F Moosonee Airport

Hot spot in Canada: 33.0 °C91.4 °F Medicine Hat Airport, AB; Medicine Hat, AB

Cold spot in Canada: -3.2 °C26.2 °F Cape Race, NL

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Stormy Wednesday in London to be followed by lengthy extreme heat event: Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for London and Southwestern Ontario as potentially heavy thunderstorms move into the area.

London saw 10 to 15 millimetres of rain overnight Tuesday, but say the heaviest storms are on the way.

“More showers and thunderstorms are moving into the area Wednesday morning and into the afternoon. Total rainfall amounts are forecast to be 15 to 25 millimetres,” said meteorologist with Environment Canada, Weiqing Zhang.


Before the storms end Wednesday night, London could see another 5 to 10 millimetres in the evening, Zhang said.

On Thursday, the weather reporting agency is forecasting isolated showers and temperatures in the mid-twenties.

But, the special weather statement doesn’t end there. Following the stormy weather, Environment Canada is calling for an extreme heat event for the Canada Day long weekend.

“Looks like temperatures will be in the lower thirties, but the hottest days will be during the long weekend,” Zhang said.

    “On Saturday and Sunday temperatures will be closer to mid-30s. With the humidex, closer to the mid-40s.”

Overnight temperatures will fall only to the low-20s, providing little or no relief from the heat, she said.

According to Zhang, a southwest flow bringing hot and humid air from the Gulf of Mexico is to blame for the scorching heat to come.

READ MORE: Special weather statement in effect for London area

She says this will likely be the most significant heat event of the season so far.

It’s still not clear how long the sweltering heat will last, but it could continue into the middle of next week, Zhang said.

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Global News - June 27, 2018
Sask. tornado touchdowns in 2018

The summer storm season is underway in Saskatchewan with five tornadoes confirmed by Environment Canada.

Each year about 14 tornadoes are confirmed in the province, though the number of unreported tornadoes — as a result of not being seen — is likely higher.

Tornado season across the Prairies runs from April through to September.


Four of the five were landspout tornadoes, which differ from the more dangerous supercell tornado.

A landspout tornado is circulation created by updrafts and heat rising from the surface. The column of swirling air starts on the ground and can build up towards the sky. These tornadoes are usually weak and cause minor damage.

A supercell tornado is produced by supercell storm system or severe thunderstorm. The cell forms a wall cloud which lowers towards the surface and spawns a vortex of violently rotating winds. These tornadoes can be intense, dangerous and cause a lot of damage.


https://globalnews.ca/news/4300227/sask-tornado-touchdowns-in-2018/

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Heat warning issued ahead of sweltering Canada Day long weekend
June 29


Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Toronto and the GTA ahead of what it says will likely be “the most significant heat event” that the region has seen in at least a few years.

The weather agency issued the warning on Thursday afternoon as the temperature hovered around 29 C at Pearson International Airport.

According to Environment Canada, a prolonged bout of extreme heat is expected to arrive in the GTA on Friday and continue through the Canada Day long weekend and into next week.

Right now, the forecast calls for a high of 31 C on Friday, 36 C on Saturday and Sunday, and 33 C on Monday, but it could feel even hotter with the humidity.

Environment Canada says that humidex values in the mid-40s are likely this weekend. Aggravating matters further, the weather agency says that temperatures will only fall to the mid-20s in the overnight hours, “providing little or no relief from the heat.”

“Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors,” the warning states.

If the temperature does reach 36 C as forecast on Saturday and Sunday, it will break 54 and 55-year-old records for those dates, respectively.

The sweltering heat won’t dissipate anytime soon either, as temperatures in excess of 31 C are forecast for every day through Wednesday.

With an extended stretch of hot and humid weather in the forecast, it is likely that the City of Toronto will also issue an extended heat warning at some point.

Such a warning is usually issued once the temperature exceeds 31 C on three consecutive days and allows for extended hours to be put in place at public swimming pools.

A heat wave is usually defined as three consecutive days of temperatures in excess of 32 C.

This is the second heat warning issued this month.