Current Conditions - Peterborough, ON

Latest Weather News - Peterborough

• September 2023 is off to a hot, humid start in Ontario — but will it last?

  Labour Day on Monday was the hottest day on record so far this year at 34 C in Toronto, surpassing a very warm June 2 at 32 C, according to data from Environment Canada.

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  Sep 7
• Peterborough Public Health issues second heat warning of summer season

  Daytime temperatures are expected to reach between 29 C and 34 C on Tuesday and Wednesday with a humidex near 40 on both days. Cooler temperatures are expected overnight.

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  Sep 5
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• Sweltering heat expected to impact many parts of Ontario, warning issued

  Residents in central and southern Ontario are in for a hot few days as a heat warning blankets a large section of the province Tuesday.

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  Sep 5
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• Labour Day weekend weather looking ‘just about perfect’ for southern Ontario

  Looking ahead to the long weekend, there's good news for southern Ontario weather-wise. 

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  Aug 29
• Unsettled weather, cooler temperatures expected in Ontario

  Cooler temperatures are in the forecast for parts of Ontario, with single-digit lows even likely soon in northern areas of the province.

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  Aug 22
• Wildfire smoke from N.W.T. and B.C. affecting air quality in northern Ontario

  Environment Canada says wildfire smoke drifting from western and northern parts of the country has created hazardous air quality in parts of northern Ontario that could get worse.

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  Aug 18
• Phone off, eyes up: How to get the best view of the Perseid meteor show

  The Perseid meteor shower occurs annually but this year's display is expected to be extra spectacular as the waning crescent moon provides an extra-dark background.

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  Aug 11
• Severe thunderstorm warning issued in Ontario lifted

  Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued on Thursday by Environment Canada for a large section of Ontario which extends from London all the way into Quebec.

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  Aug 10
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• Severe storm system to hit U.S. as warnings issued for eastern Canada

  'Once again it looks like parts of eastern Ontario could see some strong storms Monday late afternoon to evening,' Global News meteorologist Ross Hull said.

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  Aug 7
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• Central, eastern Ontario preparing for heavy rain on Civic Holiday Monday

  A series of weather warnings and special statements were issued across the centre and east of the province early Monday.

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  Aug 7
• Thunderstorm, hail leave path of destruction in City of Kawartha Lakes

  Strong winds and hail left a path of damage throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes on Thursday.

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  Aug 4
• Streets, parking lots, homes flood as severe thunderstorm hits Peterborough

  Heavy rains cause a number of roads in Peterborough's south and central areas to be closed Thursday night due to flooding. Up to 23 millimetres fell. 

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  Aug 4
• Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Peterborough area

  Up to 15 mm of rainfall is expected Thursday evening in the Peterborough area. Another 30 to 35mm is expected on Sunday into Monday, prompting officials to issue a flood watch.

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  Aug 3
• Tornado watch in effect for Bancroft area, severe thunderstorms for Peterborough

  The bulletin says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible.

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  Aug 3
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• Severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours possible for parts of Ontario, Quebec

  Severe thunderstorms and even tornadoes are possible Thursday afternoon for the portions of Ontario and Quebec concentrated around Ottawa.

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  Aug 3
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• Thousands without power after Ontario storm, tornado experts survey damage

  Thousands are without power after a major storm downed trees and power lines in southwestern Ontario.

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  Jul 27
• Toronto, parts of Ontario hit by more thunderstorms

  Environment Canada issued a series of watches and warnings across much of the Greater Toronto Area and eastern Ontario on Monday afternoon.

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  Jul 24
• Brighton, Ont. marks 50th anniversary of destructive tornado striking downtown

  On July 13, 1973, a tornado ripped through Brighton, Ont., for about 30 seconds, leaving a path of destruction. Miraculously, no one was injured or killed in the storm.

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  Jul 13
• Tornado hits Ottawa suburb in ‘potent storm system,’ over 100 homes damaged

  Ottawa police and city officials confirmed a tornado touched down in Barrhaven, damaging homes and downing electrical infrastructure in the area.

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  Jul 13
• Severe thunderstorm warnings end for large sections of southern Ontario

  Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch to an area that stretches from Stratford right into Quebec, and also includes the Lake Huron shoreline.

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  Jul 11
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• Cold front to bring relief in Ontario, Quebec but heat wave lingers on coasts

  Areas further east will have to wait for relief as parts of Atlantic Canada remain under heat warnings set to continue Friday and last into the weekend in some areas.

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  Jul 7
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• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for large part of Ontario

  Environment Canada has issued a  thunderstorm watch for a large portion of Ontario on Thursday, saying severe thunderstorms are possible.

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  Jul 6
• Heat wave continues to sizzle across Canada with weather warnings

  Parts of Ontario and Quebec are entering the third day of a multi-day heat event that Environment Canada has warned could see temperatures reach highs near 40 degrees Celsius.

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  Jul 6
• Forecasted to feel like 40 degrees across Ontario, Quebec as heat wave continues

  A heat wave delivered punishing conditions across Ontario and Quebec on Wednesday, making it feel like 40 degrees and prompting warnings about heat-related illness.

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  Jul 5