Blackfalds residents can look forward to a stretch of warm, mostly sunny weather this week, though a chance of thunderstorm activity remains for this afternoon.
According to Environment Canada, Monday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a 60 percent chance of showers early this afternoon and a risk of a thunderstorm. The high is expected to reach 23°C with a Humidex of 25 and a moderate UV index of 5. As of 10:00 AM, conditions in Blackfalds were 14°C with 87 percent humidity and south winds at 10 km/h.
No weather alerts, watches, or warnings are currently in effect for the area. The forecast for the rest of the week includes mostly sunny skies and highs of 26°C on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Thursday will see clearing with a high of 22°C, and Saturday is expected to bring a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 27°C. Sunday could bring cloudy conditions with a 60 percent chance of showers and a high of 22°C.
This summer has been exceptionally active for severe weather in Alberta, with 27 tornadoes recorded so far, which is more than double the annual average of 11.2. In response, Environment and Climate Change Canada recently launched a new polygon-based warning system for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. The system replaces broad alert zones with precise geographic polygons drawn around storm systems, allowing forecasters to target the area most likely to experience the highest impacts.
Blackfalds, located within central Alberta’s hail-prone corridor along the Edmonton-Calgary route, frequently experiences severe thunderstorm activity from June through August. Residents are encouraged to stay alert to local forecasts, especially during the afternoon thunderstorm window today.
