The late-May heat wave is holding strong in Airdrie, with temperatures expected to reach 30°C on Thursday under a continuing heat warning from Environment Canada.
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The day will begin sunny before clouds develop and the chance of thundershowers emerges this afternoon. There is a 60 per cent chance of rain later in the day, along with the risk of a thunderstorm. Winds from the southwest are expected to reach 30 kilometres per hour, with gusts of up to 50.
Airdrie is not under any severe thunderstorm alert. Environment and Climate Change Canada’s national thunderstorm outlook, issued Wednesday, places the region in a minor risk zone. The only moderate thunderstorm threat in Alberta is centred around Edmonton, where forecasters expect stronger gusts or possible hail.
In a social media post Wednesday evening, the federal agency said a cold front is expected to drive "active weather across Alberta" by Thursday, but emphasized that the risk of severe storms is localized to central areas.
The hot weather caps off tomorrow with a cold front driving active weather across Alberta, similar to Monday (May 26). Expect thunderstorms throughout Alberta tomorrow with the risk of severe storms across the central regions incl. around #Edmonton #yeg #abstorm pic.twitter.com/OrSrX490lI
— ECCC Weather Alberta (@ECCCWeatherAB) May 28, 2025
A heat warning remains in place for Airdrie and parts of Rocky View County and in other areas of the province. Environment Canada is advising residents to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity during peak heat, and monitor for symptoms of heat exhaustion. The warning identifies infants, seniors, outdoor workers and people with chronic health conditions as particularly vulnerable.
Overnight temperatures will fall to 6°C as any showers taper off and skies begin to clear. Friday will bring more sunshine and a high of 25°C, with another very high UV index expected.
The heat will return Saturday with a high of 28°C, followed by a significant cooldown beginning Sunday. Rain is likely by the end of the weekend, with daytime highs dropping to 15°C and cooler, unsettled conditions continuing into early next week.
Wildfire danger has increased across the province. A fire danger map based on the Fire Weather Index (FWI), published by the Government of Alberta for May 29, shows nearly all of southern and central Alberta — including the Airdrie region — under an extreme fire risk.
The Calgary Forest Area remains classified as "high" by Alberta Wildfire, with the agency warning that strong winds and high temperatures are expected to maintain elevated conditions for several more days.
There are no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area. The most recent, CWF-021, was extinguished on May 22 at 4.2 hectares. Crews from the Calgary zone are currently deployed to support wildfire operations in northern Alberta and Manitoba, while local resources remain on standby.
On Wednesday, Rocky View County issued a fire advisory for its western region due to increasingly dry conditions. The advisory suspends all burning and fireworks permits, though it allows the use of indoor fireplaces, approved burn barrels, propane or gas appliances, and recreational fires in compliant pits. East Rocky View County has also been under a fire advisory since earlier this spring.
The City of Airdrie is not currently under any ban or restriction; however, local fire officials acknowledged the broader threat in a social media post on Wednesday, stating, "The risk of wildfire due to lack of moisture is high across the province."
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