Four map forecast: Fort McMurray fires
Digital Reporter
Thursday, May 5, 2016, 7:00 PM -
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- Everything you need to know about the fires, here
Above-seasonal temperatures are expected to continue for several days, with no rain expected until early next week.
Here's an updated four map forecast for the Alberta fires.
LIVE ON LOCATION: Storm Hunter Mark Robinson and reporter Deb Matejicka will be on location covering the intensifying scene near Fort McMurray, Alta. Tune in to TV and check online and mobile often for live reports and updates.
The weather hasn't provided much help in the fire battle with a lack of rain and record hot temperatures this week.
"Another period of hot and mostly dry weather is forecast for the region this weekend as another ridge builds over Western Canada," warns Weather Network meteorologist Brett Soderholm. "Widespread rainfall across the region is looking unlikely during the next week."
Despite model disagreement, periods of rain can be expected next week that will provide at least some regional relief.
Temperatures will remain a bit cooler, but still above seasonal.
An air quality advisory remains in place for the Fort McMurray area as smoke from the wildfire is producing poor air quality and reduced visibilities in some areas.
Smoke near the ground is expected to cause high health risk conditions," Environment Canada warns. "Hot and dry weather conditions are forecast for the next few days. High levels of particulate matter may persist locally until the fire is extinguished or controlled."
Friday's fire risk is lower than previous days, but extreme alerts remain in some places.
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