Patricia Martel
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Patricia Martel
@disasterphd.bsky.social
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I love it so much.
Lake Scugog, Ontario, Canada, 10:08 pm (iPhone 13 mini)

Is #aurorasky a thing?

#onwx #aurora #northernlights
September 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
People near Osborne -Ste. Agathe Manitoba need to take shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest level. #mbstorm
July 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Humid air is on the way out & the price for the cooler air for some will be #thunderstorms. Best risk for severe weather today: south of #Montreal & #Quebec through the Eastern Townships. Anywhere a storm develops though has heavy rain potential. #onstorm #qcstorm
July 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Severe warned storms arriving onshore along Lake Huron shoreline near Kincardine and Port Elgin. #onstorm
June 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Stay weather aware. Severe weather is possible toda for Southern and Central Ontario. Pay close attention to watches and warnings. Know in advance where you could take shelter if severe weather approaches. #onstorm
June 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
People in S ON and cottage country should stay weather aware tomorrow (Saturday). Pay attention to weather alerts, have a plan to take shelter if needed, and have a 72 hour kit someplace accessible. #onwx
June 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Manitoba has declared a provincewide state of emergency as wildfires continue to threaten communities across the province. #MBfire #MBwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Manitoba declares provincewide state of emergency over wildfires - The Weather Network
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaking at a news conference at 5:30 p.m. CT
www.theweathernetwork.com
May 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Quite the light show! Frequent lightning and heavy downpours as the line moves across #Niagara. #onstorm
May 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
View of storm development from #Niagara.
May 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Weather forecasting is critical. It affects many aspects of daily life and protects public safety. Advancements in forecasting have led to a decline in lives lost. Meteorologists and other weather related careers are crucial emergency management partners.
“Five former National Weather Service directors have taken the unusual step of signing onto an open letter warning that cuts to the organization by the Trump administration may soon endanger lives.”

Gift link: nyti.ms/3YrIw3Q
Former Weather Service Leaders Warn Staffing Cuts Could Lead to ‘Loss of Life’ (Gift Article)
The former agency directors say current employees will face an “impossible task” to maintain service just as hurricane season begins.
nyti.ms
May 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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30yo woman seriously injured by a falling tree branch in #Toronto. The woman was walking a child around 3:40PM on St Clair Ave W near Yonge when a large branch fell and struck her. She was taken to the hospital without vital signs. The child is uninjured.

#ONstorm #weather
April 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
With storms rapidly popping up in S ON, it is important to remember the difference between a Tornado Watch and Warning, just in case we do see some activity today.
April 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Since these storms will likely be fast moving, take some time now to secure loose outdoor objects like blue bins. If the storms approach, make sure children and pets are indoors.
April 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
There is some clearing ongoing in S ON which is helping to fuel the potential for severe storms. Shear is in place. Stay #weatheraware this afternoon as things may develop. Storms could be fast moving if they do develop. #onstorm
April 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
NW ON will have primarily a rainfall risk today but the same system could bring a severe storm risk to S ON tomorrow. Stay #weatheraware Risk for a tornado is low but can't be entirely ruled out. Let's see how things develop over the next 24 hours.

#onstorm #onwx #ontario #emergencymanagement
April 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Severe thunderstorm warning for storm moving ashore at Crystal Beach. Could have strong winds.
April 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
LearnEM is a new initiative to provide accessible learning opportunities on innovative and practical emergency management topics every month to Emergency Managers across Canada.
#emergencymanagement #training #schoolpreparedness #emergencysocialservices #emergencypreparedness
April 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Finally made it back to NW ON! It was such a pleasure to speak at the Northwest Response Forum on planning for large-scale complex emergencies and a keynote on vulnerable populations.
April 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Thunder and ice pellets in Welland #onstorm.
April 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Another round of storms pushing through #Niagara this afternoon. More frequent lightning than yesterday with heavier downpours. #onstorm
March 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Hearing thunder and seeing robins in #Welland. Looks like spring is trying to make its approach. #onstorm.
March 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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BREAKING: Delta flight 4819 from Minneapolis/St. Paul, is upside down on the runway after landing at Toronto’s Pearson Airport. Officials say 8 are injured; most passengers have walked off the plane.
February 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
At least Oliver hasn't minded the extra snow from the winter storm.
February 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Winter storm continues across S. ON this morning. Mixed precip in #Niagara will eventually change to snow. Please avoid unnecessary travel. #onstorm
February 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM