Current Conditions (Fort Frances)
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Temperature: 16 °C
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Sky: Increasing cloudiness with local smoke
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Humidity: 82 %
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Dew Point: 12.5 °C
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Pressure: 101.8 kPa (falling)
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Wind: SE at 9 km/h (gusting to 50 km/h by late morning)
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Visibility: Reduced by smoke
Short-Range Forecast
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Today
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73°
63°
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Some hazy sun, then clouds moving in with a thunderstorm in a couple of spots this afternoon
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Tuesday
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78°
65°
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Humid with some sun; showers and a heavier t-storm in the afternoon; storms can bring flooding downpours, hail, damaging wind gusts, and an isolated tornado
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Wednesday
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79°
57°
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Humid with periods of rain
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Thursday
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78°
51°
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Partly sunny
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Smoke & Safety Advisory
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Smoke Impact: Wildfire smoke from northern Ontario continues to degrade air quality and visibility.
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Limit Outdoor Activity: Vulnerable groups (seniors, children, pregnant people, those with heart/lung conditions, outdoor workers) should reduce or reschedule strenuous outdoor tasks.
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Health Precautions:
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Expect eye, nose or throat irritation; headache or mild cough.
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Seek medical aid for wheezing, chest pain or severe cough.
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Indoor Protection: Keep windows and doors closed; run a high-quality HVAC filter or use a certified portable air cleaner.
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Outdoor Protection: If you must go out, wear a well-fitting N95 (or equivalent) respirator to lower fine-particle exposure.
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Stay Cool: If heat coincides with poor air quality, prioritize cooling measures (shade, fans, air conditioning).
Stay Connected & Informed
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Official Forecasts: Environment Canada – weather.gc.ca | The Weather Network – theweathernetwork.com
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Wildfire Smoke Guidance: canada.ca/wildfire-smoke
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AQHI & Health Tips: airhealth.ca
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Emergencies: Dial 911 for urgent medical or public‐safety assistance
Keep these updates handy, heed advisories, and check on neighbours and loved ones who may be at greater risk.
