Current Conditions - Ottawa, ON

Latest Weather News - Ottawa

• Much of Canada reels under extreme heat warning as temperatures soar

  Heat warnings were issued for most of Ontario, along with parts of Quebec, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, Environment Canada said.

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  Jul 14
• Heat, humidity return to Ontario while Manitoba shatters temperature records

  Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across the majority of Ontario as well as southern Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan.

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  Jul 13
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• More heat and air quality warnings issued across Canada as baking temperatures continue

  Heat warnings and air quality alerts from Environment Canada stretched on Sunday from Regina through Winnipeg, across northern and southern Ontario, and into Quebec.

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  Jul 12
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• Tornado warning ends for Chatham-Kent – Rondeau Park

  At 7:28 p.m. Friday, meteorologists said they were tracking an area of severe thunderstorms that was possibly producing a tornado.

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  Jul 3
• Ottawa sees more than 100 mm of rain as severe Canada Day storm floods basements

  A storm that started abruptly on Canada Day in Ottawa saw about 118 millimetres of rain fall and left thousands of people without power.

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  Jul 2
• Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in several provinces

  As the heat wave is expected to continue across parts of the country into the weekend, people are reminded to take action to protect themselves.

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  Jul 1
• Extreme heat, flooding pose safety concerns for Canada Day celebrations

  As communities across Canada prepare for Canada Day, extreme heat and flooding are proving logistically challenging for typical celebrations like fireworks.

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  Jun 30
• Toronto gets orange heat warnings as Ontario bakes under heat wave

  Early Monday morning, Environment Canada issued heat warnings for much of southwestern Ontario as well as large portions of the east, stretching all the way up to the north.

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  Jun 29
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• Tornado warning lifted for parts of southwestern Ontario

  The warning, which was issued shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday for areas including Chatham-Kent and Rondeau Park, has since ended.

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  Jun 25
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• Bruno Mars postpones Toronto concert as heavy rain, winds sweep southern Ontario

  A rainy, windy weekend across southern Ontario has already forced the postponement of Bruno Mars’ Toronto concert as up to 50 mm of rain falls across parts of the region.

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  May 23
• Canada has seen 8 tornadoes so far. How’s this season shaping up?

  An investigation is underway near London about whether the Ontario city saw a tornado during Tuesday's severe storm which downed trees and damaged vehicles.

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  May 20
• Tornado warnings issued across parts of southern Ontario as severe storms move through

  Environment Canada warned of tornadoes, damaging winds up to 130 km/h and large hail as severe storms sweep across southern Ontario Tuesday evening.

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  May 19
• 30 cm of snow to 30 C: Long weekend weather varies greatly across Canada

  Multiple weather systems are bringing a mixed bag of weather across Canada for the long weekend, with snow and wind in the Prairies and above-seasonal temperatures across Ontario.

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  May 15
• Special weather statements issued for parts of Ontario, Quebec

  Rain warnings are in effect across parts of Ontario and Quebec, with flooding concerns rising as saturated ground and swollen rivers face more rainfall.

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  Apr 18
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• From Manitoba to Quebec, Canadians prepare for spring flooding

  Environment Canada said parts of southern Quebec had received up to 40 millimetres of rain since the start to the week, and forecasts are calling for more.

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  Apr 17
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• 3.9 magnitude earthquake rattles through Ottawa area, parts of Quebec

  Earthquakes Canada is reporting that a 3.9 magnitude earthquake rumbled through several areas across central Canada Tuesday afternoon.

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  Apr 14
• Large swath of southern Ontario set for heavy rain to start Easter weekend

  A large swath of southern Ontario is under a special weather statement as Environment Canada warns of heavy rainfall to start the Easter long weekend.

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  Apr 3
• Ontario’s winter weather drags on, but warmer days are coming

  It may be the first day of spring, but Ontario’s long winter isn’t over, with more snow and icy conditions expected before a full warm-up arrives

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  Mar 20
• IN PHOTOS: Northern Ontario buried under heavy snow amid winter storm

  Dozens of centimetres of snow has fallen in northern Ontario, creating difficulties accessing vehicles and leaving homes. More snow is expected.

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  Mar 16
• Major winter storm bearing down on northern Ontario, eastern Quebec

  Environment Canada says weather warnings are in place from east of Thunder Bay and Lake Superior, all the way to the city of Sept-Iles in eastern Quebec.

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  Mar 16
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• Winter’s grip continues across much of Canada; forecasts call for snow, freezing rain

  Snow is continuing to fall in parts of Ontario, B.C. and Quebec, with heavy rain and freezing rain expected in some communities in the Maritimes and Ontario.

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  Mar 15
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• Hamilton police urge safety after 6 people fall through ice

  Hamilton police are urging people not to go on frozen waterways as temperatures rise, saying it puts not only those on the ice in danger but also those who try to rescue them.

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  Mar 8
• Toronto sets warmest temperature record amid heavy rains

  Environment Canada warns up to 40 mm of rain and melting snow could lead to flooding and hazardous driving conditions in parts of Ontario.

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  Mar 7
• Southern Ontario set for a warm-up, but how long will it last?

  After a relatively cold February, much of southern Ontario is set for some warm yet rainy weather, though it may only last a few days.

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  Mar 2