Category 4 Atmospheric River leaves 2 people dead in British Columbia, Canada
Category 4 Atmospheric River (AR) made landfall over British Columbia, Canada on Friday, October 18, 2024, dropping very heavy rain and leaving at least 2 people dead.
Three fireballs light up the skies over the Great Lakes, AMS receives hundreds of reports
Three bright fireballs lit up the skies over the Great Lakes on Monday, October 21, 2024, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS), which received hundreds of reports.
Early snow cover patterns point to polar vortex disruption, signaling harsh winter ahead across North America and Europe
An unusual buildup of snow from Siberia to North America in late October could destabilize the polar vortex, leading to colder and snowier conditions across the United States, Canada, and Europe this winter.
More than 350 people report exceptionally bright fireball over U.S. Midwest and Canada
A very bright fireball was spotted across the skies of the Midwest at approximately 03:43 UTC on October 6, 2024 (22:43 local time on October 5), and reported by hundreds of eyewitnesses across 11 U.S. states and parts of Canada. The event was analyzed to have originated from a piece of a Jupiter family comet.
Weakest polar vortex for October in 40 years could affect winter weather across North America and Europe
The polar vortex forming over the Northern Hemisphere in 2024 is at its weakest point for early October in the last 40 years, with potential consequences for winter weather patterns across North America and Europe. The vortex’s unusual behavior this season could lead to significant disruptions in cold outbreaks in parts of the eastern United States, Canada, and Europe.
Unusually strong Category 5 atmospheric river hits Alaska and British Columbia
An unusually strong atmospheric river struck British Columbia and Alaska from September 22 to 24, 2024, bringing widespread precipitation and causing floods and landslides.
Strong and shallow M6.5 earthquake hits off the coast of British Columbia, Canada
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.5 hit the Queen Charlotte Islands region, British Columbia, Canada at 22:22 UTC on September 15, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Hurricane “Ernesto” to pass near Newfoundland, Canada before racing toward Europe
Hurricane “Ernesto” made landfall on Bermuda’s western coast as a Category 1 hurricane at 09:00 UTC on August 17, 2024. The storm brought maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h (85 mph), heavy rainfall, large surf, and a dangerous storm surge. On the latest forecast track, the center of Ernesto will pass near southeastern Newfoundland tonight, August 19, and early Tuesday, August 20. After that, Ernesto will weaken and race toward Europe.
Tornado strikes Ayr, Ontario as severe storms bring record rainfall to Greater Toronto Area, Canada
A tornado hit Ayr, Ontario, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, causing extensive damage and forcing evacuations. The storm system then moved southeastward toward the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), where it triggered severe weather warnings and led to record-breaking rainfall and flooding.
2024 on track to become Canada’s second-worst fire season in two decades
Wildfires are ravaging parts of Canada, with 2024 on track to become the second-worst fire season in two decades. Satellite data indicates that carbon emissions from wildfires have already exceeded the 20-year average. Reports indicate that the number of wildfires in Northern Canada has increased by 50% in the last three weeks.
