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CTV News
15 minutes ago
- Business
- CTV News
Ontario to provide ice storm recovery funding for businesses, municipalities
Ontario Premier Doug Ford arrives in Barrie, Ont. on Friday, April 4, 2025 to inspect the damage from the ice storm and thank front-line workers and volunteers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Drost The Ontario government says it's introducing two financial assistance programs to help municipalities and businesses recover from a severe March ice storm. The storm in late March left nearly 400,000 homes and businesses with power outages and damaged property as freezing rain covered parts of Ontario in layers of ice. The province says it will launch two one-time financial assistance programs to help with ice storm recovery, including one to help municipalities pay for emergency response and cleanup costs such as clearing fallen trees. The other program will provide up to $5 million for small businesses, small farms and not-for-profit organizations to pay for storm-related cleanup and essential repairs not covered by private insurance. Related Articles The province did not specify how much money it has set aside for the programs, but said final amounts for business assistance will be based on the number of applicants and eligible costs, while municipal funding will be based on the eligible emergency response and recovery costs. The province says eligible businesses and municipalities will have until Oct. 31 to apply for the funding. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025.
Daily Mirror
23 minutes ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Brits warned not to dry their clothes outdoors during 32C heatwave
Experts have warned people they could risk aggravating a specific health condition if they're tempted to hang their clothes outside to dry during the heatwave this week Brits have been warned to resist the urge to dry their washing outside during the heatwave - with 32C temperatures bringing health risks for those who decide to take the plunge. Temperatures hit a searing 31C in the southeast this afternoon, leaving hundreds of thousands of people at the mercy of severe heat for hours on end. With the sky-high mercury set to persist into the weekend and even increase, people will be looking for a silver lining to the oppressive heat, with quick and energy efficient clothes drying being one of few benefits. But select people have been warned against doing so, as they risk exacerbating an already debilitating condition. Home cleaning experts have warned that hayfever sufferers risk making their symptoms much worse if they hang their clothes outsie as pollen count surges. Nigel Bearman, home cleaning expert and founder of Daily Poppins, told the Manchester Evening News that this is a "recipe for itchy eyes and a stuffy nose. He said: "Hanging your clothes, bedding or towels outside on high pollen days is a recipe for itchy eyes and a stuffy nose. 'The wet laundry acts like a sponge, soaking up all the pollen. It settles into the fibres and clings on as the fabric dries, meaning it'll end up in your bed, wardrobe and on your skin. It's no wonder so many people have allergy flare-ups even in their own homes.' According to the Met Office, high temperatures play an important role in the release of pollen, with hotter days bringing on higher counts. Those most at risk aren't those in the hottest areas, however, as pollen is known to decrease if the temperatures reach the recent unbearable highs. The service explains that grass pollen is most active between 18C to 28C when the day is dry and winds are gentle, which is how recent conditions have played out. When the mercury rises beyond the 28C threshold, pollen levels of all kinds decrease, and the supply can even run out altogether if warm days chain together as they have this week. When clouds of pollen are being kicked into the air, clothes are known to absorb particles. Fibres tend to trap pollen quite easily, especially fabrics like cotton, linen or towels, with the clothes lines, balconies and garden racks people use to dry their clothes being well-exposed to airborne particles. Once the pollen has stuck to people's clothes, it can create hell for hay fever sufferers, who struggle to escape the source of their allergies for hours after exposure.
Yahoo
26 minutes ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
It's going to be a hot weekend in the Appleton area. Here's how hot
After a chance of rain and thunderstorms the night of Thursday, June 19 and throughout the day Friday, June 20, it's going to be a hot weekend in the Appleton area. High temperatures are expected in the mid-90s Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, and in the low-90s Monday, June 23, according to the National Weather Service in Green Bay. The heat index — what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature — will be between 95 and 105 degrees June 21 and June 22, the NWS said. "Further complicating things are the overnight temperatures, which are unlikely to drop out of the 70s overnight Saturday or Sunday," the NWS said, "which makes for no relief from the heat overnight and may pose a concern for those planning to sleep outdoors such as in tents." The heat will stick around through June 23, along with a 50% chance of rain, before cooling off into the upper 70s June 24. There's a chance of an isolated severe storm through 10 p.m. June 19 and thunderstorms will be possible at times June 20 through the next morning. There's a 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1 p.m., with a high temperature near 80. "The greatest risk of strong or severe storms will be overnight Friday night into Saturday morning as a thunderstorm complex is expected move across the area," the NWS said. This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Appleton area weather forecast calls for a scorching hot weekend
Boston Globe
27 minutes ago
- Climate
- Boston Globe
Heat dome will blanket much of the US, with worrisome temperatures in Midwest
'A lot of those folks have been saying, where's summer? Well, buckle up, because it's coming,' said Kines. The humid conditions will make places that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit feel as much as 20 degrees hotter, said Kines. In Boston, highs in the mid- to upper 90s are forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Advertisement A heat dome occurs when a large area of high pressure in the upper atmosphere acts as a reservoir that traps heat and humidity, said Ricky Castro, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Illinois. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up According to the NWS Weather Prediction Center, daytime temperatures will be in the 90s Fahrenheit and overnight temperatures will only drop to the mid-70s Fahrenheit from the Great Lakes to the East Coast during the heat wave that's expected to last into next week. Moisture blown northward from the Gulf of Mexico is fueling the muggy weather, said Jacob Asherman, a Weather Prediction Center meteorologist. This influx of moisture is fairly typical during late spring and summer, he said. The Gulf, which shares borders with Mexico and the US, was renamed by President Trump to the Gulf of America. Advertisement The heat will be widespread into next week. On Friday, Denver could reach 100 degrees, according to the weather service. Chicago temperatures could reach 96 on Sunday. On Tuesday, Washington, D.C., could see a high of 99 and New York Central Park could reach 96. Several states in the Midwest could see dangerous temperature impacts over the weekend, according to a weather service measure that rates the risk from zero to four. Parts of Nebraska and Kansas will be in the highest category on the scale on Saturday, meaning that anyone without effective cooling or sufficient hydration could face health risks. On Sunday, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Illinois also see a category 4 rating. Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air, and the heat index is what the temperature feels like when the humidity outside is factored in, according to the weather service. When humans sweat, it cools the body down because it absorbs and removes heat as it evaporates off the skin. The air is saturated with water on humid days, which makes it harder for sweat to evaporate. Hot and humid days can be dangerous when the body is unable to cool itself off and can exacerbate pre-existing health conditions and even lead to heat stroke. Minimizing direct sun exposure, wearing loose and light-colored clothing, staying hydrated, and spending time in air-conditioned spaces are ways to cool down during extreme heat, according to the NWS. Some parts of the US, such as Phoenix, Ariz., are famously hot without the mugginess. Phoenix and nearby desert regions experience this so-called 'dry heat' due to being located far away from large water bodies, mountains that block moist air masses, and weather patterns that bring scarce precipitation. Advertisement Sweat evaporates faster in dry climates compared to humid ones. This can be dangerous because it is easy to underestimate how dehydrated you are, according to Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System. In places such as Iowa, crops can affect the humidity in summer months. Plants feel the effects of hot weather and some people in the Midwest are familiar with " corn sweat," which is when crops move water to their leaves and other surfaces so it can evaporate, according to the Ohio State University. Madison County, Iowa, farmer Ryan Marquardt said corn sweat is 'not as bad as a sauna, but it definitely would have a sauna effect. It's humid in there (the cornfield), so you're gonna sweat.'
Irish Times
30 minutes ago
- Climate
- Irish Times
Ireland weather: Hottest day of the year recorded in Roscommon
The hottest day of the year so far has been recorded at Mount Dillion in Co Roscommon where temperatures peaked at 27C, according to provisional figures released by Met Éireann tonight. It surpassed the 25.9C that was measured in Athenry, Co Galway at the end of April. Several other stations including Athenry, Mullingar, Casement Aerodrome in Dublin and Shannon Airport all reached at least 26C over the course of the day which started off misty across much of the country followed by long spells of summer sunshine. It is likely to be more of the same of Friday with temperatures set to reach close to 29C in some parts of the country. It will be hottest in the north of the country and overall dry, although showers may break out locally. READ MORE There will be mostly moderate southeast breezes. UV levels will be high (6-7) in the coming days. Met Éireann advises a UV index of 3 or above calls for additional protection due to the potential for skin damage. Seeking shade during midday hours and using SFF are both strongly encouraged Plan your day to limit time in the sun when UV is strongest, typically between 11am and 3pm. High night-time temperatures in summer can be more impactful than high daytime temperatures, especially on the vulnerable, the forecaster warns. Saturday will see a continuation of the warm sunshine with a scattering of showers, some heavy and possibly thundery. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 25 degrees and it will be warmest across the eastern half of the country, with light to moderate southwesterly winds. Sunday looks fresher and breezier with highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees, according to Met Éireann. There will be some showery rain alongside the sunny spells, with brisk westerly winds. Looking ahead into the start of next week, similar conditions are likely to prevail with fresh westerly winds steering in a scattering of passing showers and sunshine at times in between.
