ADVERTISEMENT Edmonton Watch WxBlast: June 17 More scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for tonight and Wednesday. Steadier rain likely on Thursday. Here's your Tuesday WxBlast video:
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WxBlast: June 17
More scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for tonight and Wednesday. Steadier rain likely on Thursday. Here's your Tuesday WxBlast video:
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