What's the fall forecast now that autumn has arrived in Waterloo Region?
Wednesday officially marks the first full day of the fall season, and even though some summer flashes are still expected, Waterloo Region is getting ready to brace for some inevitable brisk weather in the coming months. As far as that upcoming forecast is concerned, though, it may still be a while before that bite of winter is really felt. Experts have begun making their predictions for the fall season ahead and, here in Waterloo Region and much of southern Ontario, it's shaping up to be a wa...
Sep 23, 2026
Suspected blue-green algae bloom reported at Guelph Lake: GRCA
A suspected small blue-green algae bloom has been spotted at Guelph Lake Conservation Area. The Grand River Conservation Authority says the algae has been observed along the northeast shoreline and near the dam in the Guelph Lake reservoir. Previous notices remain in effect for suspected blue-green algae at the Shade's...
Sep 18, 2026
Experts confirm EF1 tornado impacted Wellesley in early-month storm
More details are being brought to light on a severe storm system that pushed through southern Ontario at the beginning of September, with the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) now confirming that an EF1 tornado touched down in Wellesley. It comes after the region battled through torrential rain, gusting winds, and power...
Sep 9, 2026
Region saw 'second wettest August' in decades: expert
With September now in full swing across Waterloo Region, experts are sharing the details on what residents saw throughout the skies last month, in what was one of the wettest Augusts the region has seen in decades. The E.D. Soulis Memorial Weather Station at the University of Waterloo said that, while the temperature w...
Sep 8, 2026
'Tornadoes likely occurred' in Wellesley, Tavistock during midweek storm system
As cleanup continues after Wednesday's severe storm system, evidence has emerged suggesting tornadoes may have touched down in and around Waterloo Region. The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP), a research initiative based out of Western University, said its damage survey team was busy throughout southern Ontario in the ...
Sep 4, 2026
Recovery still ongoing from Wednesday's severe storm system
Torrential rain, gusting winds, power outages: All were seen throughout the afternoon and evening across Waterloo Region, with cleanup efforts still ongoing after southern Ontario's severe storm system. The system led to severe thunderstorm and even tornado warnings in areas stretching from Grand Bend and London throug...
Sep 3, 2026
Severe thunderstorm, tornado warnings in place for Waterloo Region
Residents in the townships of Waterloo Region are warned of a "very dangerous and potentially life-threatening" storm heading to the area, with potential to bring destructive winds, damaging hail and possible flooding rainfall.
Sep 2, 2026
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