Rainfall warning for Fort Simpson and Fort Liard
Up to 80 mm of rain is forecast to have fallen in some parts of the Dehcho by the end of Monday, meteorologists said in an early-morning warning.
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Yellowknife recorded its all-time highest temperature on Monday
Monday was Yellowknife's all-time hottest day, meteorologists say, reaching a high of 32.6C – fractionally warmer than a record set more than 30 years earlier.
Heat warning issued for Sahtu, Beaufort Delta
A heat warning has been issued for parts of the Sahtu and Beaufort Delta starting Tuesday and lasting until Thursday.
Heat warning issued for Dehcho communities
A three-day heat wave is expected to impact Fort Liard, Fort Simpson, Wrigley, Nahanni Butte, Sambaa K'e, and Jean Marie River.
Fort Smith appears to break all-time NWT temperature record
Preliminary data from Fort Smith's airport weather station suggests the NWT's all-time temperature record has been broken. At 3pm, Fort Smith stood at 39.6C.
Power outages occurring across NWT, some blamed on storms
Yellowknife, Behchokǫ̀, Hay River, Fort Smith, and Fort Resolution all experienced power outages on Wednesday. Some were blamed on lightning strikes.
Severe storm warning issued for Fort Liard
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing "nickel-size hail and heavy rain" is bearing down on Fort Liard, forecasters said on Tuesday afternoon.
Yellowknife shouldn’t break 30C but gets a heat warning. Why?
As some parts of Canada set heat records of more than 45C, Yellowknife residents woke on Tuesday to a heat warning. Here's how those warnings are issued.
Fort Smith forecast to experience warmest weather in 70 years
Fort Smith is expected to reach at least 37C on Wednesday this week, forecasts suggest. It would be the town's warmest weather in 70 years.
Scientists discover new details about phenomenon behind the aurora
A recent study is revealing more about the science behind the aurora and how the northern lights may differ from their southern cousins.
Rainfall warnings for Hay River and Fort Smith
Hay River, Enterprise, and Fort Smith are being warned to expect persistent, heavy rain throughout Wednesday and into Thursday.
Severe storm watch issued for Fort Smith, Fort Resolution
Federal forecasters have issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Alberta-NWT border, Fort Smith, Fort Resolution, and Highway 6.