Tornadoes are still possible across Canada through September

Signs of change are all around us as we make our way through the month of September. Cooler temperatures and rogue bouts of snow are reminders that fall isn’t far off.

But even as we look ahead to the days of pumpkin spice and changing leaves, we can’t forget about summer’s hazards just yet.

Tornadoes are still possible across Canada during the late summer and early autumn months. Always pay attention to the forecast in your area, and be prepared to act if severe weather threatens your location.

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Canada averages around 65 tornadoes every year. The vast majority of those twisters touch down during the summer months. But the country typically notches a few tornadoes in the autumn, as well.

Just over five per cent of Canada’s average annual tornadoes touch down during the month of September. Since 2017, we’ve seen 74 tornadoes recorded in September, with the lion’s share unfolding across Ontario and Quebec.

We can’t let our guards down even later in the season, either. While the Prairies typically see tornado activity subside in August, the past eight years have averaged Ontario’s final tornado of the year in the middle of October.