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How do Atlantic hurricanes get their names?

How the Fujiwhara Effect forces hurricanes to dance

The incredible history and tools of the Hurricane Hunters

Welcome to fall! It's the Equinox, but why aren't we seeing equal day and night?

What does a hurricane's ‘cone of uncertainty’ mean?

Why do frigid mornings keep getting colder after sunrise?

What’s a Pineapple Express? Diving into this robust atmospheric river

Do the warm Great Lakes mean lots of snow this winter?

What’s the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones?

How troughs and ridges affect the weather in your neighbourhood

The high-stakes factors that decide where a hurricane tracks

When and where could a tsunami happen in the Atlantic Ocean?

Why on Earth is the planet’s day getting shorter?

Rip currents are a natural hazard along coasts – here’s how to spot them

Thunderstorms: Improving this will help reduce their deadly and costly impacts

A hurricane can explode in size after shedding its own eye

How a mammoth hurricane rapidly intensifies in mere hours

What is a heat dome? How these events generate deadly heat

Canada's fire bans and danger ratings explained

The Eiffel Tower gets bigger every summer – here’s why

One hurricane ever? Why the South Atlantic is a dead zone for hurricanes

ACHOO! The science behind the solar sneeze

Do tornadoes really ‘skip’ one house only to destroy another?

From flames to forecasts: How wildfire smoke affects your weather

Pumpkin spice is back! Here's why we love it so much

Tsunami safety tips: What to do if these dangerous waves threaten

What is a tsunami? How these powerful waves spell coastal danger

Science Behind the Weather: What is a derecho?

What is a mesoscale convective system? How an 'MCS' can spell danger

Tornado debris can travel surprisingly far after a violent storm

What is the longest domestic direct flight in Canada?

Tired of humidity? Blame corn sweat for the muggy air

How the Great Lakes can trigger storms on a hot summer day

Watch? Warning? How we communicate severe weather in Canada

Could a cow really get swept up by a tornado?

Astronaut captures amazing red sprite phenomenon from space

How weather can impact Canada Day firework displays

Don’t make this deadly mistake when waiting out a storm

Tropical systems don’t need a name to trigger devastating floods

Why does your toilet water slosh around on a windy day?

Scud clouds are scary tornado lookalikes – how to tell them apart

Why no hurricane has ever crossed the equator

Why you'll never hear of a hurricane with these names

A train of risks: Extreme heat's hidden impacts on a vital industry

How supercells grow to produce giant hail and intense tornadoes

The science behind spectacular Canada Day firework displays

Hair suddenly standing straight up? Take cover immediately

'Feel' miserable out? How our bodies react when humidex values soar

Heads up! These six special clouds linger in our skies every day

Island churns out dramatic displays of swirling clouds

ASK A MET: How wildfire smoke turns the sky an eerie red

Streaks in the sky: Ontario sees prolonged contrail activity

Imagining a world without modern weather forecasting

The pyrotechnic science behind Victoria Day firework displays

Five houses collapse in under 45 minutes thanks to hurricane

See the moment a deadly 6.9 earthquake hits the Philippines

This stunning B.C. park is even more epic in the rain

Why a hybrid blue jay/green jay bird found in Texas is a good sign

Have you spotted these red and black bugs at home? What to do next

Drone catches polar bears living in abandoned village

If you see these caterpillars this fall, don't even think about touching them

Canada's October wild card: Record warmth on the table, but snow still in play

How you can stay bear-aware this fall

Five common pests you may find in your home this fall

Dual hurricanes send beach homes crashing into the ocean

Drone pilot who crashed into Canadian firefighting plane in LA gets jail time

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