The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands provided an update on the wildfire situation in Labrador. Yesterday was a successful wildfire suppression day due to favourable weather conditions in Labrador. Persisting conditions are expected to support today’s wildfire fighting efforts. The wildfires in Labrador are still active, and top priority areas remain Walsh’s River, Esker Road, Cartwright Junction, DeMille Lake and Blueberry Hill due to their proximity to communiti

Across eastern and central areas, drizzle is expected this morning. Drizzle will give way to a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. There is a risk of thunderstorms in western Newfoundland today. Temperatures will range from 14 to 24. Rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 mm are expected for the coastal and central areas of Labrador. In the west, expect a chance of showers with the risk of thunderstorms. Highs today will be from 12 to 20.

Today will be quite different across the Island. Rain is expected across the province with about 10 mm expected along the west coast, south coast, and central. Rainfall amounts of 5 mm are expected. Highs will be from 13 to 20. In the Labrador City area, some showers are expected this afternoon, and there is a risk of thunderstorms. In Churchill Falls, it will be cloudy. Smoke is expected in both areas. There is a risk of showers in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and a mix of sun and