Here is today's (July 8, 2026) FWI (Fire Weather Index) forecast from CWFIS (Canadian Wildland Fire Information System). #nlwx The Canadian Wildland Fire Information System Fire Weather Index shows parts of Newfoundland and Labrador in the ‘very high’ category for today. The Fire Weather Index (FWI) rates how intense a wildfire would likely become if one started, based on recent and forecast weather — temperature, humidity, wind, and rainfall. It doesn't predict whether a fire will start; it tells us how hard one would be to control. In the Low and Moderate zones (blue, green), fires generally stay small and manageable. High and Very High (yellow, tan) mean fires can spread quickly and demand aggressive response, while Extreme (red) means any new fire could grow explosively, with flames too intense for direct attack. The index comes from the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System and is the same system fire agencies use for daily preparedness across Canada. For existing fires, the high values indicate potential for growth, particularly for uncontrolled fires. -- I share this with you not to bring confusion with the @FAL_GovNL, Fire Hazard Rating, but to inform you that there is a real danger to having ANY fire in the vast MAJORITY of Newfoundland today. As of this writing, fires are only banned on the Avalon Peninsula, the Burin Peninsula, and the area around Beothuk Lake. However, due to the day's weather, I expect more areas to be under those values at the next update, around 1 PM today. Labrador remains under a fire ban. Posted July 8, 2026

Hot and hazy in Labrador today with afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Hot and hazy on the Island today with no afternoon showers and thunderstorms. #nlwx