<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Wx Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather forecasts and news for Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:18:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.wxcentre.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Environment Canada rolls out more targeted tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting today, Environment and Climate Change Canada has introduced a new method to issue tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings. Moving forward, when a tornado warning or severe thunderstorm warning is issued, meteorologists will draw polygons around areas threatened by severe weather rather than issuing warnings across an entire weather zone. This will reduce the number of people receiving warnings when they are outside the immediate threat area. Other alerts will not be changed.]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/environment-canada-rolls-out-more-targeted-tornado-and-severe-thunderstorm-warnings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b92a1ed11f3958cc4fb23</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:29:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_3c7290239263437b87f55517c61e1be5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle Brookings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 dead after powerful earthquake in Colombia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A magnitude 7.4 earthquake impacted Colombia today. So far, 100 people are confirmed dead, and several others are injured. Several people remain trapped in collapsed buildings. The death and injury toll is expected to change as search-and-rescue operations continue. The earthquake occurred at 8:34 a.m. local time and was centred 5.1 km east of San José del Palmar, Colombia. It was also felt in Ecuador and Panama. The earthquake was at a depth of 107 km. This is the strongest earthquake...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/100-dead-after-powerful-earthquake-in-colombia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a4e79ecb2cb929ff7abd1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:20:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9f16c_532cca37f3f5453396f36806beb19996~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_702,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle Brookings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada conditionally sells 10 retired Hercules aircraft for aerial firefighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has conditionally sold 10 retired Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130H Hercules aircraft to a British Columbia company that plans to convert them for aerial firefighting. Public Services and Procurement Canada announced the deal Aug. 7, saying Coulson Aviation Ltd., based in Port Alberni, B.C., intends to convert, maintain and operate the aircraft for wildfire response. The aircraft will require certification for civilian use in Canada before they can enter service. Once...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/canada-conditionally-sells-10-retired-hercules-aircraft-for-aerial-firefighting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a78a7cd01d644deb8d86734</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9f16c_ffe4d8a65a104bc6a6810a5039e5d271~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle Brookings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China, rapidly weakening over land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Typhoon Dolphin made landfall along the eastern coast of China on Sunday as the system began to weaken rapidly after moving inland. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center said Typhoon Dolphin made landfall northeast of Wenzhou at approximately 9:15 UTC Sunday. The storm was located about 175 nautical miles north-northwest of Taipei, Taiwan, at the time of the latest warning. Dolphin was packing maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h with gusts to 150 km/h, as it moved inland. The storm tracked...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/typhoon-dolphin-makes-landfall-in-china-rapidly-weakening-over-land</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a78a0327e238b0b8ae38b69</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:46:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9f16c_ca6d87fe285940b3bdca4a259d49d6a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Weather Desk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two tropical waves being monitored in Atlantic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two tropical waves are being monitored over the Atlantic Ocean as forecasters watch for potential tropical development this week. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Sunday that a broad area of showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave was located several hundred kilometres west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. The system is expected to move westward across the central tropical Atlantic, with some gradual development possible during the early to middle part of the...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/two-tropical-waves-being-monitored-in-atlantic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a789e0b1b163fc3edb35ccd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:37:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9f16c_e4b189ebff4b44799675e706fd9d2b85~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Weather Desk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summerland, British Columbia, evacuated due to a fast-moving wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[26 K51490 fire behaviour Aug 7. Source: BC Wildfire Service. The Town of Summerland, British Columbia, has been evacuated due to a fast-moving wildfire. The community of about 12,000, located roughly 18 kilometres north of Penticton, on the west side of Okanagan Lake, was placed under an evacuation order due to the Bald Range wildfire. Officials warned that all residents were to leave immediately. The alert was issued overnight. The Bald Range wildfire exploded, creating a significant risk to...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/summerland-british-columbia-evacuated-due-to-fast-moving-wildfire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a772c66335316084e9eb0a7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:19:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9f16c_4c0303a72acf4087af5ff57775d0200c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle Brookings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Heatwave Set to Sweep Across Europe as Temperatures Soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another round of extreme summer heat is expected to develop across parts of Europe, with temperatures forecast to climb into the 30s across large areas of the continent. The latest model guidance shows widespread temperatures in the 30s C on Sunday, particularly across France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Balkans and parts of central and eastern Europe. Some locations in southern Europe could approach or reach 40 C. The forecast comes as the United Kingdom's Met Office warned that heatwave...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/another-heatwave-set-to-sweep-across-europe-as-temperatures-soar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7728c7335316084e9ea8e1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:04:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9f16c_378228a0efc04c6994c9dff57c194aa0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle Brookings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold front to bring severe thunderstorms to parts of Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of Ontario Saturday afternoon and evening, with the potential for damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of and along a cold front across most of southern Ontario and parts of northeastern Ontario. The strongest storms can produce wind gusts of up to 90 km/h and hail up to the size of a toonie. Rainfall amounts of up to 40 millimetres are possible, with local hourly rainfall rates of...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/cold-front-to-bring-severe-thunderstorms-to-parts-of-ontario</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a76695e7e238b0b8adeb2de</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:27:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_dbd296ce56bf47508567a8092c494e1a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Weather Desk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire near Vancouver forces evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[V11470 Aerial View Wednesday Afternoon. BC Wildfire Service A wildfire has broken out in Belcarra Park near Vancouver in British Columbia. The fire, measuring 1.5 Hectares, is reported as being held. It is located near Bedwell Bay Road. The wildfire was discovered on Wednesday. There were some evacuations in the nearby community of Anmore. There are 103 active wildfires burning across British Columbia.]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/wildfire-near-vancouver-forces-evacuations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a75a6017e238b0b8adcc3a1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:32:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9f16c_69451901b8df4367adb7d4b1fbfd2df7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica Franklin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot and humid weather settles across the Maritimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hot and humid air mass has moved into the Maritime provinces. Mainland Nova Scotia will see daytime highs from 30 to 33 degrees with humidex values from 36 to 38. Overnight, temperatures are only expected to fall to 18. Southern and eastern New Brunswick will see temperatures soar to 33 degrees with humidex values from 36 to 39. Overnight lows will range from 15 to 18 degrees Celsius. Prince Edward Island will reach temperatures of 30 degrees with a humidex of 36. Minimum temperatures will...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/hot-and-humid-weather-settles-across-the-maritimes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7352608cda33f4341c83de</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:10:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9f16c_360b81b32c7a452faffb8e6db53066aa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle Brookings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why St. John’s Has Canada’s Only Weather-Dependent Holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[While most statutory and civic holidays are fixed on the calendar, one holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador depends entirely on Mother Nature. Every year, residents across much of the St. John's metro region wait until the early morning hours of the first Wednesday in August to find out whether they have the day off. The decision rests on whether weather conditions are safe enough for the annual Royal St. John's Regatta to proceed. The Regatta, held on Quidi Vidi Lake, is recognized as North...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/why-st-john-s-has-canada-s-only-weather-dependent-holiday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7268902df0f1eeb2f41cbb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:34:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_aa0d3e2783e342e39aad5866957d278c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica Franklin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of Emergency Declared in St. Catharines After Major Flood Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of St. Catharines has declared a state of emergency after a second round of torrential rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the community, compounding damage caused by storms just days earlier. Mayor Mat Siscoe declared the state of emergency, saying the city has been severely impacted by two intense storm systems that dumped more than 140 millimetres of rain between July 27-28 and again on Aug. 2. The declaration follows a Significant Weather Event declared Sunday night...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/state-of-emergency-declared-in-st-catharines-after-major-flood-event</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a71b14874653e170f8de236</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:33:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9f16c_44ae17b07ef948cf98cf7630f74a1fb5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle Brookings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civic holiday national forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is the Civic Holiday in many parts of Canada. It is not a federal statutory holiday, and the name and observance vary by province and territory. British Columbia Southern B.C. will enjoy another warm summer day with plenty of sunshine and only a few afternoon clouds over the mountains. Northern B.C. will see a mix of sun and cloud with the chance of a few isolated showers. Alberta Warm temperatures will continue across the province. Afternoon heating combined with the nearby jet stream...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/civic-holiday-national-forecast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6fde1b992d9bc1dbeb257d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:24:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d9e4f06cb6b348d7abf498b4e1404cde~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle Brookings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This month, the night sky features a total solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower]]></title><description><![CDATA[During this week, Venus will appear as an evening star in the night sky while Mercury will be the morning star in the eastern sky. On August 12, there will be a total solar eclipse. This will only be visible in Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain. The Perseid meteor shower will occur this month, peaking on August 12 to 13. It will be active to some degree until August 24. On the 15 in the evening sky, the Moon will be below Venus and will be near Saturn predawn on August 30. Moon phases:...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/this-month-the-night-sky-features-a-total-solar-eclipse-and-the-perseid-meteor-shower</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e14c82aa0dd3fa165059a</guid><category><![CDATA[Astronomy & Space]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:46:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_c22b17c3eaf24ebf8c88645c4e886511~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle Brookings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorms lash Manitoba with damaging winds, large hail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A powerful line of severe thunderstorms swept across Manitoba on Wednesday, leaving behind widespread wind damage and large hail as Environment and Climate Change Canada tracked two separate areas of severe weather. The most significant weather developed in northern Manitoba. A particularly intense thunderstorm near Thompson prompted a tornado warning and produced large hail. Farther south, a complex of thunderstorms moved across southwestern Manitoba and into the Red River Valley during the...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/severe-thunderstorms-lash-manitoba-with-damaging-winds-large-hail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6bcbef2aa0dd3fa15fc57f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:12:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_45524d654a3531662d496b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica Franklin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Parts of Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rainfall brought localized flooding to parts of southern and eastern Quebec on Monday, with some communities receiving up to 85 millimetres of rain, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. The heaviest rainfall fell Monday in the Saint-Jérôme area of the Laurentians, where between 60 and 85 millimetres were recorded. Environment and Climate Change Canada said the rainfall caused localized flooding and sewer backups. Additional rainfall continued across southern Quebec on...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/heavy-rain-triggers-flooding-in-parts-of-quebec</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a69c6607ef449b92cf6f03d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:25:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/31784490b713417ca0b6b014a31b5f70.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica Franklin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong earthquake rocks southern Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon. The earthquake occurred at 4:27 p.m. local time and was at a depth of 10  kilometres. It was centred 5.2 km east of Uto, Japan. A tsunami advisory was issued for the Ariake Sea, and tsunami waves of approximately one meter were expected. Assessments of casualties and property damage are still underway. There are also areas experiencing power outages and fires, as well as damage to roads and bridges and the collapse...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/strong-earthquake-rocks-southern-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6924d2b324e194e0f346c1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:53:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9f16c_52a51566678c48e6a9c989c977c92c6a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_656,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica Franklin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat and smoke across the Prairie provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be another hot day across the Prairie provinces, with temperatures expected to be near 30 degrees in many areas. The warm weather is expected to persist all this week. Those in the area are reminded to consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day, take frequent breaks from the heat, and spend time in cooled indoor spaces where possible. You should also drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated. Check for your...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/heat-and-smoke-across-the-prairie-provinces</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6725fd388acffd1e3a7228</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:33:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9f16c_5cad8f36e41342cab7a3875bd832e58c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle Brookings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada continues to grapple with large number of wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 19 new wildfires burning across Canada this morning, 11 of which are human-caused and eight are from natural causes. Of the 931 fires across Canada, 79 are out of control, 23 are being held, and 78 are under control. There are 614 fires being monitored. The areas seeing the most wildfire activity are the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Northern Manitoba, northwestern Ontario, and northern Quebec. The international availability of resources is being investigated.]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/canada-continues-to-grapple-with-large-number-of-wildfires</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a65e50235380d3132b469aa</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:44:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9f16c_1f9065ac1a534647951add1863789e9b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_880,h_760,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle Brookings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[250,000 people flee out-of-control wildfires in both France and Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez speaks to the media. Government of Spain. 250,000 have been forced to flee out-of-control wildfires in both France and Spain. The fires have been raging for days, fuelled by strong winds and hot temperatures. Strong winds are pushing flames toward the French city of Bordeaux. The city in southwestern France, famous for its wine-growing, has a population of 267,991. Several towns west of Bordeaux have already been evacuated. The French government has...]]></description><link>https://www.wxcentre.ca/post/250-000-people-flee-out-of-control-wildfires-in-both-france-and-spain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a652fcc35380d3132b29c2e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:51:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9f16c_27c00ab0ed4a48ac92a1f33fd4fb9c8d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_851,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle Brookings</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>