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• Wildfire in B.C.’s northeast the second largest in provincial history

  The BC Wildfire Service says the Donnie Creek wildfire has grown into one of the largest blazes over the last century in the province.

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  10 hours
• Here’s how to prepare for ‘mini heat wave’ in parts of B.C. this week

  Temperatures will peak in the low 30s on Tuesday and Wednesday along the South Coast, with the most scorching temperatures expected in the Fraser Valley.

  Environment

  11 hours
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• ‘It has a lot of us concerned’: June means trouble for B.C. wildfires with hot, dry forecast

  Lead fire weather forecaster Matt MacDonald said he and his colleagues have been waiting to see if this month might bring desperately-needed rain.

  Fire

  Jun 4
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• B.C. weather: Month of May was warmer, drier than normal for most of province

  On Thursday, Environment Canada released its data for May, and 16 locations in British Columbia recorded their warmest monthly totals.

  Weather

  Jun 1
• Landspout tornado spotted in central Alberta near Stettler

  A tornado was spotted east of Red Deer near Stettler in central Alberta Wednesday afternoon, picking up dirt from farmers fields and becoming visible from several kilometres away.

  Weather

  May 31
• Kelowna, B.C. firefighter returns home after helping Fort St. John crews battle wildfires

  At the start of the 12-day period in Fort St. John, Graf says conditions were favorable with the Red Creek fire but it didn't take long for things to change.

  Weather

  May 28
• Parts of B.C.’s Southern Interior under severe thunderstorm watch

  As warm weather continues to persist throughout the Southern Interior, Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several areas in the region.

  Weather

  May 28
• B.C. woman on a mission to ensure air conditioning to vulnerable seniors

  When Willy Marten put up a Facebook post asking for volunteers to help donate or deliver units, one of her neighbours didn't hesitate.

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  May 28
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• Early snowmelt a trend in Western Canadian mountains: study

  Leaner snowpack in Western Canada and United States mountain ranges is causing drier summers and increasing wildfire risk, says a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder.

  Environment

  May 28
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• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of B.C.’s Southern Interior

  Environment Canada says conditions are favourable in the B.C. Interior for the development of severe thunderstorms that could produce strong wind gusts and heavy rain.

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  May 27
• Neighbourhood swamped by rising Okanagan-area creek gets OK from OKIB to return home

  Parker Cove residents' homes were damaged, although the full scale of the destruction wasn't made clear in the immediate aftermath of the flood.

  Weather

  May 25
• All wildfire evacuation orders lifted for northeastern B.C. as rain continues

  All evacuation orders related to wildfires in northeastern British Columbia have now been lifted or downgraded to evacuation alerts as heavy rain eases the fire danger.

  Fire

  May 23
• Alberta wildfire smoke is impacting air quality all the way to eastern U.S.

  U.S. National Weather Service offices across the U.S. interior began issuing alerts Friday and continued to advise residents about lingering smoke through the weekend.

  U.S. News

  May 22
• ‘Now is a good time to get prepared:’ Rain puts Southern Interior back on flood watch

  If you're living on Mission Creek in the Okanagan, for example, now it's probably a good time to prepare.

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  May 22
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• Mudslide closes stretch of Highway 3A near Olalla, B.C.

  Around 2 p.m. Sunday, DriveBC reported that Highway 3A is closed in both directions between Main Street and Stagecoach Road for six kilometres, due to a mudslide. 

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  May 21
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• Flood watch issued for Peace region, downpour forecast

  According to the River Forecast Centre, many rivers are flowing relatively high for the season and will be vulnerable to the additional rainfall input. 

  Weather

  May 21
• Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of B.C.’s Southern Interior

  As of Sunday, Environment Canada says its meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.

  Weather

  May 21
• Evacuation order issued for new wildfire burning near Quesnel and Williams Lake

  A new out-of-control wildfire in British Columbia's Interior has sparked a mandatory evacuation order in an area approximately 600 kilometres north of Vancouver.

  Fire

  May 21
• B.C. weather: 18 new daily records as temperatures rise across the province

  The heat came from an upper ridge of high pressure that took over the much of the province on Saturday. The rest of the week is expected to bring more mild temperatures.

  Weather

  May 21
• B.C. weather: 22 new daily records as heat, sunshine continue

  In Lytton, the mercury reached 34.0 C, eclipsing the town’s old mark of 32.2 C, set in 1928. Cache Creek and Ashcroft were right behind at 33.8 C.

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  May 20
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• B.C. weather: Rain in long weekend forecast could temper northeast wildfires

  The forecast is also calling for thunderstorms for both Saturday and Sunday, and BC Wildfire says crews are on the watch for dry lightning.

  Canada

  May 20
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• Severe thunderstorm warning, watch issued for B.C.’s Southern Interior

  The weather alert, issued just before 11 a.m. on Saturday, includes the Okanagan plus parts of the Shuswap, Similkameen, Boundary and South Thompson regions.

  Weather

  May 20
• 11 more temperature records broken, one tied in B.C. as sizzling days fizzle out

  Cooler temperatures are expected to prevail in B.C. in the days ahead, but until then there are still records being broken, according to Environment Canada.

  Weather

  May 19
• Wildfire smoke causing poor air quality in parts of B.C. ahead of long weekend

  Environment Canada's says wildfire smoke is hazardous to health and it urges children, older people and those with lung conditions to avoid strenuous outdoor activities.

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  May 19