Two big weather stories in Edmonton today:
1 - TEMPERATURE
Most of the next 5-7 days will be in the mid to upper 20s for afternoon highs.
The one "cool" day will be Friday (high near 20 w/ a chance of showers, mainly in the morning)
After 3 days in the high teens/low 20s...we're warming back up.
2 - SMOKE
It's not bad in Edmonton this morning. But, smoke is expected to increase as the day goes on.
The Air Quality Health Index is a 1-10 scale with 10 being the worst air quality.
Much of Central and NW Alberta is under an advisory. Most areas will get AQHI readings of 5 ot 6 (moderate).
However, there will be areas that get to a 10.
IF Edmonton's going to get that high...it'll likely be late this afternoon and tonight.
Thursday could be quite smoky/hazy as well.
----Moderate AQHI = people with respiratory issues should cut short outdoor activites or stay indoors altogether.
----High AQHI = everyone should limit time spent outdoors
Thunderstorms are possible from the Peace Country SE towards Lloydminster late this afternoon.
The foothills may also see some thunderstorms later today.
Edmonton gets a chance of thunderstorms (possibly severe) late in the day Thursday.
Here's the Edmonton forecast:
Today - Sunny with a few clouds. Smoke increasing through the day.
High: 26
Tonight - Partly cloudy with a slight risk of an isolated late-evening shower or thunderstorm.
Smoky.
9PM: 21
Thursday - Mix of sun & cloud. 60% chance of a late-afternoon/early evening thunderstorm.
Risk of a severe thunderstorm in the area.
Morning Low: 15
Afternoon High: 27
70% chance of showers overnight.
Friday - 60% chance of showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of afternoon showers.
Morning Low: 13
Afternoon High: 20
Saturday - Mainly sunny.
Morning Low: 11
Afternoon High: 25
Sunday - Mainly sunny.
Morning Low: 14
Afternoon High: 28
Monday - Partly cloudy.
Morning Low: 13
Afternoon High: 27
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INCREASING TEMPERATURE & SMOKE - July 19
CTV Edmonton
Published Wednesday, July 19, 2017 8:54AM MDT
Published Wednesday, July 19, 2017 8:54AM MDT