Is it possible that Hurricane Irma can reach Toronto?

“If you are a Canadian travelling or know anyone travelling through the Caribbean, Cuba or Florida this storm will directly impact you in the next week,” he said. read more

The remnants of Irma could conceivably make it as far as Toronto, but it would have become a tropical depression by the time it got there. You would probably have a hard time telling the difference between it and the last storm system that came in from western Canada. read more

HALIFAX — Although Hurricane Harvey isn’t expected to have much of an impact on Canada, forecasters are warning of another potentially powerful storm that could blow through eastern parts of the country next week. read more

Hurricanes are made up of masses of warm, humid tropical air with high winds exceeding 118 km/h and torrential rains. When a hurricane reaches land, it pushes a wall of ocean water ashore, which is called a storm surge, according to NASA. Heavy rain and storm surge from a hurricane can cause flooding. read more