Toronto 
Canada is likely to face a more active hurricane season this year, with Environment and Climate Change Canada warning of increased tropical storm activity in the Atlantic Ocean from June 1 to November 30.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) expects between 13 and 19 named storms, including up to 10 hurricanes. Of those, as many as five could be classified as major hurricanes.
The agency is urging Canadians to prepare in advance for potential impacts.
The Canadian Hurricane Centre, operating under ECCC, monitors storm activity around the clock. Its team tracks storm development, predicts intensity, and issues alerts aimed at helping emergency officials and the public mitigate damage.
On average, Canada is affected by three to four tropical cyclones per season. While some systems remain offshore, one or two typically make landfall. The risk generally increases later in the season, when sea temperatures reach their peak.
Officials point to long-term trends linking stronger hurricanes to climate change. The frequency of high-intensity storms—Category 3 or higher—has risen in recent decades. Warmer ocean temperatures, fueled by human-driven climate change, are considered a key factor.
The country has seen the cost of extreme weather firsthand. Hurricane Fiona in 2022 became the most expensive storm in Atlantic Canada’s history in terms of insured damages.
Canadians are encouraged to plan ahead by consulting official sources such as the WeatherCAN mobile app, weather.gc.ca, and Canada.ca/hurricanes for real-time updates, storm tracking maps, and safety guidance.
