Edmonton weather: Please send water from the sky

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Sunny. Hazy. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h near noon. High 30. Humidex 32.

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The heat has been taking a toll on everyone but we’re also experiencing extremely dry conditions. We are at a high risk of wildfires. So take care when disposing of cigarettes, listen to all fire restrictions for your area and report anything if you see it.

Today we will see a high of 30 degrees and sunny skies. There is a 30 per cent chance of showers or thunderstorms late this evening and overnight. I hope we do see a little bit of precipitation. We need it desperately. We will see a slight drop in temperatures in the coming days.

Smoke from wildfires in BC has started to make its way into the province. Thanks to this the sky this morning has a glowing orange hue. We will see the haze stick around throughout the day. Be aware that the air quality will be affected and take care if you have any underlying health conditions.

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Today’s forecast

Today: Sunny. Hazy. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h near noon. High 30. Humidex 32. UV index 7 or high.

Tonight: Clear early this evening then partly cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers late this evening and after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm late this evening and after midnight. Hazy. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 16.

Tomorrow: Clearing in the morning. Hazy. High 26. Humidex 28. UV index 7 or high.

Sunrise: 5:24 a.m. MDT

Sunset: 9:56 p.m. MDT

Normals

Average High: 23 °C

Average Low: 12 °C

Yesterday

Max: 31.9 °C

Min: 16.9 °C

Total Precipitation: 0.0 mm

On This Day (1996-2019)

Highest temperature: 30.1°C in 2017

Lowest temperature: 6.0°C in 1999

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A man goes for a run at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton on Wednesday July 14, 2021 as temperatures rose to 32C degrees in the city. Environment Canada issued a heat warning for the region. (PHOTO BY LARRY WONG/POSTMEDIA)
A man goes for a run at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton on Wednesday July 14, 2021 as temperatures rose to 32C degrees in the city. Environment Canada issued a heat warning for the region. (PHOTO BY LARRY WONG/POSTMEDIA) Photo by Larry Wong /Postmedia
Eva Woodrow (7) makes some fine feathered friends at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton on Wednesday July 14, 2021. (PHOTO BY LARRY WONG/POSTMEDIA)
Eva Woodrow (7) makes some fine feathered friends at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton on Wednesday July 14, 2021. (PHOTO BY LARRY WONG/POSTMEDIA) Photo by Larry Wong /Postmedia
Two Kristen Goa signs and an Amarjeet Sohi sign are seen at 97 Street and 81 Avenue in Edmonton, on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Photo by Ian Kucerak
Two Kristen Goa signs and an Amarjeet Sohi sign are seen at 97 Street and 81 Avenue in Edmonton, on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Photo by Ian Kucerak Photo by Ian Kucerak /Postmedia