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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The NTP has confirmed two waterspouts - both classified as Tornado (over water) - that were reported off the coast of PEI on August 14 in association with intense thunderstorms. No damage occurred, therefore a rating of EF0-Default is assigned. Full details: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #PEstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed a tornado in northwestern Ontario on September 8 based on satellite imagery review. The tree damage has been assigned an EF1 rating. Full details at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/.../2026/tor... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed an additional tornado via satellite imagery review that was part of the July 10 tornado outbreak in Saskatchewan. The tornado occurred at Birch Lake in central SK and is rated at EF1 based on tree damage. Full details at the NTP blog: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #SKstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed a tornado near Enilda in northern Alberta on August 12 based on public reports and review of satellite imagery. No damage was reported so a rating of EF0-Default was assessed. Full details at the NTP blog: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ABstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed an additional tornado in southwestern Ontario with the storms on September 3, this time at River Canard, south of Windsor. Damage to roof shingles, trees and power poles was rated at EF0. Full details at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed 5 additional Prairies tornadoes from the storms on August 30: 2 of them in SK, another 2 in MB, and 1 in AB. A previously confirmed tornado at Maryfield, SK has also been updated with additional information. Details: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ABstorm #SKstorm #MBstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed an additional downburst on September 2 at Plattsville in southwestern Ontario. Satellite imagery review revealed EF0 tree damage in the area. Snapped power poles were also reported. Full details at the NTP blog: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The NTP-confirmed downburst that hit the northwestern part of Toronto on September 2 had damage rated at EF0. An NTP ground survey documented damage to homes, apartments and trees in the area. Full details at the NTP blog: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed three tornadoes near the Ontario / Quebec border with storms on August 29. The two Ontario tornadoes in the Mattawa area caused EF2 tree damage while the Quebec tornado at Lac Kennedy resulted in EF1 tree damage. Details: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm #meteoQC See less

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed an additional downburst at Brodhagen in southwestern Ontario from the storms of September 2. There was damage to barns, grain bins, power poles and trees having a maximum rating of EF1. Full details are available at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

After satellite imagery review, the NTP has confirmed two new confirmed EF2 tornadoes and an EF1 downburst in AB on July 28, as well as an EF0 area of damage where the classification could not be determined from satellite imagery alone. Details at the NTP blog: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ABstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed an additional tornado and downburst in southwestern Ontario with the storms on Sep 2. A tornado near Monkton caused EF1 damage while EF1 damage at Seaforth was caused by a downburst. Full details are available at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Following analysis of NTP damage survey results, the NTP has confirmed two tornadoes in southern Manitoba on September 6. The first was at Bénard with damage to several buildings and grain bins rated at EF1. There was one injury. #MBstorm 1/2

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed a waterspout - classified as a Tornado (over water) - off eastern Prince Edward Island on September 1. Given there was no damage, a rating of EF0-Default has been assigned. Full details are available at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #PEstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed a landspout tornado near Weyburn in southern Saskatchewan on September 7. Given no damage was reported, a rating of EF0-Default has been assigned. Full details at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #SKstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed another tornado in southwestern ON with the storms on Sep 2, this time just north of Wellesley. The tornado has been rated EF1 based on the results of a damage survey that included parts of a barn roof being removed and thrown. Details: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The NTP is continuing to survey damage from the Sep 2 storms in SW ON. A team will investigate the significant damage in the Seaforth to Wellesley areas today. Also in ON, an EF2 tornado has been confirmed at Kiosk on Aug 29 based on damage reports and partially clear satellite imagery. #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Following a thorough ground and drone survey and analysis of results, the NTP has confirmed two tornadoes and a downburst in the Tavistock area of SW Ontario on Sep 2. These occurred with the passage of an intense line of late afternoon storms. Full details: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed an EF1 tornado in east Windsor and an EF1 tornado and EF1 downburst in Wheatley, all in southwestern Ontario, with the line of intense storms that crossed the region on September 3. Full details are available at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed a tornado at Windsor, ON on September 3. A rating of EF1 has been assigned, with a max wind speed of 165 km/h. The rating is based on both structural and tree damage. #ONstorm 1/2

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A few updates: From Sep 2 #ONstorms - The NTP survey team documented an EF1 downburst in the Brodhagen area, and we now have evidence that tornadoes likely occurred in the Bamberg and Tavistock areas. The survey team will be back out investigating these and other damage areas tomorrow. 1/3

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed 4 tornadoes in MB and SK on Aug 30. In MB, an EF1 at Kola, an EF1 at Elkhorn and a 2nd EF0 at Elkhorn, following NTP ground and drone surveys. Since no damage was found for a tornado at Maryfield, SK, EF0-Default assigned. Details: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #SKstorm #MBstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

An active storm day in parts of southern ON with most damage being reported from about Bayfield to Cambridge. Some of the damage is significant (e.g. barn destroyed). It appears the damage is mostly due to straight-line winds, but it’s possible that there was a tornado or two involved. #ONstorm 1/3

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The NTP has confirmed a waterspout – classified as a Tornado (over water) – off the northwest shore of Cape Breton Island in eastern Nova Scotia on August 31. Given there was no damage, an EF0-Default rating has been assigned. Full details: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #NSstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The NTP has confirmed a waterspout, classified as a Tornado (over water), over Georgian Bay near Christian Island, Ontario on August 28. Since no damage occurred, an EF0-Default rating has been assigned. Full details are available at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The NTP has confirmed a downburst at Summerside in western Prince Edward Island on August 28. Damage to houses and trees has been assigned a preliminary EF0 rating, with an estimated max wind speed of 130 km/h. Full details are available at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #PEstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The NTP is confirming two tornadoes from today: at Maryfield, SK and Elkhorn, MB where damage has been reported. Two other tornado reports at Kelso, SK and Keoma, AB are still being investigated. An NTP damage survey team will investigate the SK and MB events starting tomorrow. #SKstorm #MBstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The NTP has confirmed two additional waterspouts – one on August 23 on Lake Huron near Ipperwash Beach and another on August 26 on Bras D’Or Lake at Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Full details on the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm #NSstorm

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Western University @westernu.ca · 27/08/2026

With $8 million in federal funding, #WesternU has recruited internationally recognized severe storm expert Seth Guikema as the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in Climate Risk and Resilience Analytics. Read more: news.westernu.ca/2026/08/eddi...

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Northern Mesonet Project @westernunmp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We're excited to introduce CSSL Weather Intelligence - the next generation of (and new name for) the Canadian Mesonet Portal. weather.cssl.ca brings together weather observations, numerical weather models, radar, satellite, and historical event data in a single platform.

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The NTP has confirmed that two tornadoes occurred in PEI today, Aug 26. The first was observed at Little Harbour and caused EF0 tree damage. The second was observed at Rollo Bay, occurring entirely over water, and was assigned an EF0-Default rating. More details will be provided tomorrow. #PEstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The NTP has confirmed 2 new tornadoes in Ontario from June 30. The first occurred in northern ON in the afternoon, the second occurred in southern ON in the evening. Both were found via satellite imagery review and caused tree damage rated at EF1. Full details: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The NTP has confirmed six waterspouts in southern Ontario on August 23 and 24. They have been classified as 'Tornado (over water)' and assigned a rating of EF0-Default given no damage was reported. Full details at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The NTP has confirmed an EF2 tornado and an EF0 microburst near the Ontario / Manitoba border on July 6. The microburst occurred at Caddy Lake, MB and the tornado occurred at Deception Lake, ON. Full details at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm #MBstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The NTP has confirmed a waterspout at Christopher Lake in northern Saskatchewan on August 14. This has been classified as a tornado (over water) and, given no damage was reported, has been assigned a rating of EF0-Default. Full details at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #SKstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The NTP has confirmed a weak landspout tornado at Carbon in central AB from August 12. An EF0-Default rating has been assigned since no damage was reported. Full details: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ABstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Following analysis of results from damage survey investigations, the NTP has confirmed an EF0 downburst at Whitestone and an EF0 tornado at Lindsay in southern ON from Aug 8. Details here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The Northern Tornadoes Project has a new Super-Contributor - Andrew Hamm from Brandon, MB! We look forward to his reports. And as a thank you from the NTP, Andrew will receive an NTP ball cap. Info on becoming an NTP Super-Contributor can be found here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/faqs/how...

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The Northern Tornadoes Project is aware of numerous funnel cloud reports yesterday in southern Alberta. All visual evidence is being analyzed to determine if a tornado occurred. No damage has been reported at this time. #ABstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Another milestone for the Northern Tornadoes Project! During the 2026 season, we had our first first all-women damage survey teams since the start of the NTP in 2017. Details at the NTP blog: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202...

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Another NTP milestone - our first all-women damage survey teams

Another NTP milestone - we had our first first all-women damage survey teams during the 2026 season

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The NTP has confirmed an EF0 tornado that occurred at Woodstock in southwestern Ontario on August 8. The tornado developed just outside the city and travelled 3 km into the city's west side before dissipating. Full details are available at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Dave Sills 🍁🌪️🎶⚓☮️ @davesills.ca · 11/08/2026

And there it is - didn't take long. The very first Environment Canada Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued using the new targetted polygon system. Shown using the @instantweather.bsky.social IW Pro radar viewer. History is made! #blueksywx

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Be Giant @be-giant.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Are tornadoes in Canada changing? The @westernuntp.bsky.social team at @westernu.ca has been tracking an eastward shift in Canada’s tornadoes, into more populated areas. @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social's longread on the Northern Tornadoes Project: www.begiant.ca/stories/idea...

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Finding Canada’s secret tornadoes

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The NTP is deploying a survey team to investigate reported damage at Whitestone, Trent Lakes and Lindsay from the storms in southern Ontario on Saturday August 8. Results will be posted on the NTP blog and on our Facebook and Bluesky channels when available. #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

We are now confirming a weak tornado at Woodstock, ON this afternoon. There were many photos and videos, including one video showing the tornado doing minor damage. We are assigning a preliminary EF0 rating to both this Woodstock tornado and the Lindsay, ON tornado from earlier in the day. #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The NTP is confirming that a tornado occurred earlier today near Lindsay, ON. There are multiple photos and videos, including a video showing tree branches being lofted. We will obtain more evidence before deciding whether to send a damage survey team. #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The NTP has confirmed an EF0 tornado near Kemptville in eastern Ontario on August 2. A damage survey found tree damage indicating a maximum wind speed of 115 km/h over a short, narrow path. Full details are available at the NTP blog here: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The NTP has confirmed a brief EF0 tornado at Repentigny in southern Quebec on August 2. The tornado developed as a weak supercell thunderstorm moved through the area. A damage survey recorded high-end EF0 damage. Full details at the NTP blog: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #meteoQC

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Following analysis of damage survey results, radar, and other reports, an EF0 downburst has been confirmed at Fonthill in the Niagara region of southern Ontario on August 2. Damage was mainly to trees, some of which brought down utility lines and poles. #ONstorm Details: www.uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202...

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Northern Tornadoes Project 🇨🇦 @westernuntp.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

There were reports of damage due to a possible tornado in three different locations on August 2nd – the Niagara region (Thorold), the Ottawa area (Kemptville), and the Montreal area (Repentigny). NTP survey teams are on their way to these areas today. #ONstorm #meteoQC

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