Major storms whipped up tornadoes that killed at least two people in northwest Indiana and leveled buildings in Kankakee, Illinois, authorities said Wednesday, as another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region.
Commuters, residents and tourists who take to social media during warm months to complain about sweltering subway systems in New York, Boston and London should feel vindicated — new research says they aren’t alone.
A large portion of the country from Ontario to Newfoundland is bracing for a wet wintry weather mix on Wednesday, with some regions expected to see a “critical freezing rain event,” according to Environment Canada.
A massive space probe could plummet into Earth’s atmosphere as soon as Tuesday evening — years earlier than expected. And while most of the spacecraft will likely disintegrate in a flaming blaze during reentry, a few components could survive, according to NASA.
Heavy rain could cause localized flooding in parts of the GTA over the next 48 hours with some areas expected to see more than half a month’s worth of precipitation over a 24-hour period.