Major Upgrade of Weather Radar Stations Could Hasten Severe Weather Warnings

Storm clouds move across the sky as Environment Canada issued tornado warnings in Montreal on July 13, 2023. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi

Environment Canada can now spot and issue warnings about severe weather faster and more precisely with 32 newly upgraded weather radar stations across the country.

Standing almost as tall as a 10-story building, each tower is equipped with a giant white sphere that uses microwave energy to scan for signs of bad weather like rain, ice or snow.