{"id":10932,"date":"2023-09-18T13:56:50","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T13:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edmontondailynews.com\/?p=10932"},"modified":"2023-09-18T13:56:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T13:56:50","slug":"edmonton-weather-wildfire-smoke-continues-monday-air-quality-high-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edmontondailynews.com\/edmonton-weather-wildfire-smoke-continues-monday-air-quality-high-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Edmonton weather: Wildfire smoke continues Monday, air quality high risk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A look at Monday\u2019s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s 9.0 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with 4 km\/h winds out of the south.<\/p>\n

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The wildfire smoke came back the very next day \u2013 or maybe it never left.<\/p>\n

Either way, an air quality advisory remains in effect for the city of Edmonton, and large swaths of central and north Alberta, as smoke emanating from wildfires burning in neighbouring British Columbia and N.W.T continues to blanket our skies.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWildfire smoke concentrations can fluctuate over short distances and vary considerably from hour to hour,\u201d the statement reads. \u201cWildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone\u2019s health even at low concentrations. Continue to take actions to protect your health and reduce exposure to smoke.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Alberta Smoke from wildfires in B.C. and N.W.T. blankets much of central Alberta Monday.<\/span> Photo by FireSmoke.ca<\/span> <\/p>\n

As of 6 a.m., the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) was reading a 10, or high risk, for the Edmonton area. It\u2019s forecast to improve throughout the day, dropping to a 7 (high risk) this afternoon and a 4 (moderate risk) by the evening. Provided the forecasts hold up, of course.<\/p>\n

The good news? We should be out of the woods here soon with forecasters calling for far less hazy skies tomorrow as the clouds move in. Still, expect to see that orange hue peaking through the curtains today. Not eerie at all.<\/p>\n

Oh, and there\u2019s a risk of frost overnight. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

trobb@postmedia.com\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

trobb@postmedia.com<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s forecast<\/h2>\n

Today:<\/strong> A mix of sun and cloud. Widespread smoke becoming hazy near noon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km\/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tonight:<\/strong> Clear. Hazy. Wind northwest 20 km\/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 4 C with risk of frost.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tomorrow:<\/strong> Sunny. Increasing cloudiness late in the afternoon. Hazy. High 15 C. UV index 3 or moderate. Cloudy overnight. Low 8 C.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Sunrise:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>7:13 a.m.<\/p>\n

Sunset:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>7:43 p.m.<\/p>\n