Edmonton Heat

• Heat prompts Edmonton’s extreme weather response

  With hot weather expected to hit Edmonton for more than a week, the city activated its extreme weather response Monday.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2024
  
• Edmonton ‘urban heat islands’ have significantly higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas: study

  University of Alberta research shows that surface temperatures in Edmonton have increased by as much as 12 C in the last two decades, compared with surrounding rural areas.

  Environment

  Aug 24, 2022
  
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• Edmonton activates extreme weather response amid heat warnings

  The City of Edmonton activated its extreme weather response at 8 a.m. Thursday as a heat warning remained in place for the city and much of Alberta.

  Weather

  Aug 18, 2022
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• 5 Edmonton fire hydrants made into drinking water stations

  As part of a pilot project, the City of Edmonton has adapted five fire hydrants into water bottle filling stations.

  Weather

  Jul 15, 2021
• Edmonton fire crews respond to calls of people, animals locked in vehicles during heat wave

  As temperatures continue to soar, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services has been busy responding to numerous calls of people and animals being locked in vehicles. 

  Weather

  Jun 29, 2021
• Heat wave prompts heightened safety measures for seniors in Edmonton

  As this historic heat wave continues to sweep across Alberta, added measures across the city of Edmonton are being put in place to keep seniors safe.

  Weather

  Jun 27, 2021
• ‘Historic heat wave’ coming to B.C., Alberta: Environment Canada

  The duration of this extreme heat event, combined with the oppressive temperatures, make it very uncommon in Alberta.

  Environment

  Jun 24, 2021
• The hottest seats in Commonwealth aren’t always a good thing

  Global News Edmonton chief meteorologist Jesse Beyer tests how the temperature changes at Commonwealth Stadium depending on where you sit.

  Sports

  Jun 22, 2018
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• No surprise here: Summer 2016 was warmer, wetter than normal in Edmonton

  Students are back in class, the meteorological summer has ended, and the stats are in. Edmonton saw warmer temperatures and had more rain than normal this summer.

  Weather

  Sep 1, 2016