According to the most recent numbers, wildfires in Alberta so far this season have burned about 817,256 hectares — the largest area in 38 years. In 1981, wildfires in Alberta burned 1,357,305 hectares. READ MORE: Tough return for Paddle Prairie…
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Global Edmonton weather forecast: July 19
July 19 2019 8:27pm Weather specialist Phil Darlington has our seven-day weather forecast for Edmonton and the wild weather day that was Friday, July 19. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” )…
Alberta growing season: drought then too much rain
July 19 2019 8:12pm For Alberta farmers, this growing season has been a tale of two extremes – from too much rainfall to a continuing drought – and it’s impacting crop development. Tom Vernon reports. ‘ }); } else {…
Tornado warning in place briefly for Leduc County
July 19 2019 8:00pm Friday saw another full day of wild weather in central Alberta, including a tornado warning for Leduc County and thunderstorms for Edmonton. Phil Darlington has the details. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””;…
Edmonton weather forecast from K-Days
July 19 2019 7:03pm Meteorologist Jesse Beyer is providing a severe weather forecast from K-Days on Friday, July 19, 2019. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON(…
Tornado warning ends for Leduc County
July 19 2019 6:59pm An active weather afternoon for much of the Edmonton area Friday afternoon. Severe thunderstorm watches remained in place but a tornado warning was only in place a short time before being lifted. ‘ }); } else…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Edmonton area Friday afternoon
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind and major hail could hit Edmonton on Friday afternoon, according to Environment Canada. “Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or…
Farmer sees barn destroyed as severe storm hits southern Alberta
A severe thunderstorm warning was upgraded to a tornado warning late Thursday afternoon for parts of southern Alberta. Although the emergency alert was dropped within 40 minutes, damage from the severe wind gusts will last much longer for one local…
U of A Botanic Garden closing early for entry pavilion construction
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden in Devon is closing early for the season on September 3 for construction of a new entry pavilion structure. The garden, located 15 minutes southwest of Edmonton in Parkland County, is usually open through…
Global Edmonton weather forecast: July 18
July 18 2019 8:32pm Meteorologist Jesse Beyer has our seven-day weather forecast starting Thursday, July 18, 2019. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON( jQuery.ajax({ url: “/gnca-ajax/videoshare-links/{\”id\”:\””…