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A look at Thursday’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.
It’s 13 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station, with 8 km/h winds from the south, southwest.
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A special air quality statement has been issued by environment Canada after widespread smoke has moved into the Edmonton area on Thursday.
“Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations. Continue to take actions to protect your health and reduce exposure to smoke,” said the statement.
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Environment Canada warns that “people with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke.”
To prevent health effects the public is advised to limit the time they spend outdoors, keep indoor air clean by closing windows and using an air purifier with a HEPA filter.
“Take a break from the smoke by temporarily relocating or finding a location in your community with clean, cool air such as a library, shopping mall or community centre.”
The smoke is expected to continue into Friday.
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Today’s forecast
Today: A mix of sun and cloud. 30 per cent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Widespread smoke. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 25. Humidex 28. UV index 7 or high.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. 30 per cent chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Widespread smoke. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 16.
Tomorrow: A mix of sun and cloud. 30 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Widespread smoke. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 23. Humidex 25. UV index 6 or high.
