Warm summer forecast amid drought and wildfire risks
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 6:22 am
Canadian authorities are warning that a summer of intense heat, coupled with rising drought and wildfire threats, may not bring all the promised relief. While the long-awaited sunshine lifts spirits after a grey winter, experts caution that the harsh conditions require serious preparation and vigilance.
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Canadians longing for sunshine and warmth will likely be pleased by a summer forecast that has an abundance of both, says Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gillham, but he cautioned the season "will highlight that you can get too much of a good thing."
La SOPFEU lance un «appel à la vigilance» pour les régions situées dans le nord de la province.
Warmer-than-normal temperatures are possible for the vast majority of the country, according to The Weather Network’s seasonal forecast for the months of June, July and August
Les régions situées plus au nord du Québec seront visées par une interdiction de faire des feux à ciel ouvert en forêt ou à proximité d’une zone boisée, à compter de 8 heures mercredi, en raison de conditions propices aux incendies de forêt.
Canadians longing for sunshine and warmth will likely be pleased by a summer forecast that has an abundance of both, says Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gillham, but he cautioned the season “will highlight that you can get too much of a good thing.” Droughts, wildfires and powerful…
Canadians longing for sunshine and warmth will likely be pleased by a summer forecast that has an abundance of both, says Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gillham, but he cautioned the season "will highlight that you can get too much of…
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