Thousands of Canadians in path of extreme storms: Global Affairs Canada
Global Affairs Canada says thousands of Canadians are in the path of extreme weather expected to hit the U.S. and Southeast Asia.
The department says 440 Canadians have registered in areas expected to be impacted by hurricane Florence, while 3,446 Canadians have registered in areas expected to be impacted by typhoon Mangkhut.
It says 149 Canadians have registered in areas that tropical storm Isaac could affect.
Global Affairs noted that registration is voluntary, so the numbers are only estimates.