Hay River, N.W.T., residents can no longer have outdoor fires, except ones that are contained in an outdoor fire pit.
The town announced the fire ban in a Facebook post Tuesday evening.
"Due to dry conditions around town and the current unknown risk rating, the Town of Hay River has issued a partial fire ban," the town wrote.
It also means any previously approved fire permits are now revoked.
Fort Smith announced a similar ban community on Monday.
A multi-day stretch of rain and blustery winds is what the Prairies can expect this week, driven by a strengthening system that could be potent enough to break a May record for low pressure
Several days of heavy rain and gusty winds will sweep the Prairies this week as an approaching storm threatens to linger over the region
The risk of storms looms over southern Ontario, potentially disrupting outdoor plans and activities. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network gives all the details about this developing story.
Cloudy With a Chance of Molten Iron The scientific instruments on board NASA's James Webb Space Telescope are so sensitive, they can tell the weather on an exoplanet a whopping 280 light-years away. Using the telescope mid-infrared light spectrometer, a team of international scientists managed to map the weather on the surface of WASP-43 b, […]
High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water. Others prepared to evacuate their property.
May is finally here, bringing us one month closer to the coveted summer months! But the first weekend may not be as nice as you’d like
Several daily rainfall records were broken.
A low-pressure system will track into the Great Lakes this weekend, bringing rain and the risk of thunderstorms to potentially put a damper on or delay some outdoor plans
Mark Robinson has experienced dozens of natural disasters and has this advice for how best to prepare for the unthinkable.
The death toll rose to 75 in southern Brazil Saturday with dozens still missing as historic floods continue to cause region-wide devastation.
Weather Forecast: Gusty winds and blowing dust likely in New Mexico on Sunday
Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle via GettyAs flooded southeast Texas braces for more rain on Sunday, Houston police have released bodycam video showing members of its marine unit rescuing a man and three dogs.The group was trapped in 10 feet of water in a trailer park close to where the San Jacinto River enters Lake Houston until first responders loaded them onto jetski-type vehicles.High Water Rescue:About noon today, Officer H. Scott with HPD's Marine rescued a man and three dogs who were trap
A soaker of a system is about to unleash a typical spring pattern - rain, and lots of it. Good news for fires and agriculture, bad news for your outdoor plans. Meteorologist Laura Power has more.
At least 178 people have been rescued from homes and vehicles in Harris County, Texas, an official said Saturday, with more rain expected over the weekend in the wake of strong storms and downpours that damaged homes and triggered evacuations.
Heavy rain and flooding has devastated communities in East Africa with buildings submerged in floodwaters and scores forced to leave their homes.
Weeks of intensely heavy rainfall have torn through swaths of Kenya, killing more than 200 people and forcing thousands from their homes.
Severe weather alerts have been issued for many parts of Texas from Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning.
Cyclone Hidaya has made landfall in Tanzania, bringing with it strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for widespread flooding and damage. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network breaks down the details.
STORY: According to ABC News, a disaster declaration was issued on Thursday (May 2) and mandatory evacuations ordered for some residents living along the banks of the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. On Friday the river had risen to 75 feet (22.86 metres) above sea level.Texas governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for the area.According to ABC News, flooding is expected to continue in parts of central and east Texas through next week.
I had no idea rainbows could be just pink.
