Current Conditions - Bow Island, AB

Latest Weather News - Lethbridge

• Non-essential water use banned in Canmore and area until at least Monday

  EPCOR is advising all residents in Canmore, Alta., to stop doing laundry, watering lawns, washing cars, sidewalks or driveways, or filling hot tubs and pools until at least Monday.

  Environment

  Jun 9
• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith deflects when asked about wildfires and climate change

  Danielle Smith said the government is bringing in arson investigators from outside the province to trace the cause of some wildfires during an unprecedented season in Alberta.

  Environment

  Jun 8
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• ‘Exercise extreme caution’: Lethbridge officials issue summer water safety reminder

  As community members take to the water in their swim trunks, on floats or other devices, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is advising the importance of safety.

  Environment

  Jun 8
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• What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

  Though it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.

  Canada

  Jun 8
• Heat dome settling over Alberta triggers weather warnings, electric grid alert

  Environment Canada issued heat warnings for a large swath of the province, from south of Calgary to north of Peace River.

  Weather

  Jun 7
• Grasshoppers and mosquitoes emerge in southern Alberta

  The warm weather draws many of us outside, but it also brings on some pesky pests. It's officially time to watch for mosquitoes and grasshoppers

  Environment

  Jun 6
• Arctic will likely see summer free of ice by 2030, research says

  That would mean that by the end of the melt season in September, the Arctic would have less than one million square kilometres of sea ice, even under low emissions.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• Canada could hit ‘record levels’ of area burnt by wildfires this year

  New modelling shows that the risks of wildfires is set to increase in June and remain 'unusually high' throughout the summer in Canada, natural resources minister said.

  Canada

  Jun 5
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• 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
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• FireSmart program breaks down how to protect your home from wildfires

  The early start to the wildfire season has proven how vulnerable properties in the path of a blaze can be, so 'fire smarting' your home can make a difference.

  Canada

  May 26
• 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
• Heavy rain expected across northern, western Alberta: Will it be enough to dampen wildfires?

  Between 50 to 75 mm of rain is expected and Alberta Wildfire is hoping for a long, steady shower that will soak in, rather than short bursts that could bring lightning.

  Weather

  May 22
• Breathing in bad air: The health costs of climate change and wildfires

  According to a 2019 report by the World Health Organization, more than 20 per cent of cardiovascular deaths are caused by air pollution, not unlike smoke-filled air from wildfires.

  Environment

  May 19
• Alberta wildfires: Climate change increasing risk of fires and other extreme weather events

  Climate change means Albertans can expect more heat waves and more extreme fire seasons, says research scientist Nathan Gillett.

  Environment

  May 17
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• Wildfires raging through Western Canada as hot, dry weather persists

  Hot and dry conditions are expected to continue as wildfires throughout Western Canada have forced thousands of evacuations and air quality warnings due to smoke.

  Weather

  May 16
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• Alberta wildfires: Smoke triggers special air quality statement for much of province

  "Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility," the weather agency said in the alert.

  Canada

  May 16
• Expert forecasts more heat waves outside summer as May hot spell grips B.C., Alberta

  A heat wave that has sent temperatures soaring in parts of Western Canada should be seen as a warning to prepare for hot spells outside the summer months, researchers say.

  Weather

  May 15
• 2 weeks and a heat dome later: Where does Alberta wildfire situation stand?

  It's been two weeks since out-of-control wildfires began forcing evacuation orders in parts of Alberta and the situation remains critical.

  Canada

  May 14
• What Alberta’s massive wildfires look like from space

  New released satellite photos show the extent of wildfires blazing in Alberta as the provinces continues its fight to extinguish them.

  Canada

  May 12
• Overnight temperatures to bring relief in upcoming B.C. and Alberta heat wave

  Alberta is bracing for an unseasonable heat wave with daytime highs soaring up to 15 degrees above normal over the coming days, overnight temperatures said to provide relief.

  Weather

  May 11
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• Alberta wildfires show Canadians need to prepare for longer climate disruptions

  When it comes to disaster preparation, the messaging has been to prepare to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours, but experts say that thinking has to change.

  Canada

  May 11
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• Wildfire risk grows as Alberta and B.C. prepare for early heat wave

  Western Canada is bracing for an unseasonable heat wave and dry spell that will raise the risk of wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia over the coming days.

  Fire

  May 10
• Alberta wildfire smoke spreads to Ontario, eastern Canada

  Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell said in parts of southern Ontario, the smoke is thick enough "to almost completely block out the sun."

  Weather

  May 9
• Funnel clouds possible throughout southern Alberta

  Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a statement warning of the potential formation of funnel clouds in southern Alberta.

  Weather

  May 9