Air Quality Warning Issued
Smoke from forest fire in northwestern Ontario is causing poor air quality to eastern Ontario. Poor air quality may persist tonight.
As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.
You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.
People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.
When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. When there is an extreme heat event occurring with poor air quality, prioritize keeping cool.
Protect your indoor air from wildfire smoke. Actions can include using the highest quality air filter that your ventilation system can handle and/or a certified portable air cleaner that can filter fine particles.
If you must spend time outdoors, a well-constructed, well-fitting and properly worn respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH-certified N95 or equivalent respirator) can reduce your exposure to the fine particles in the smoke. Even though exposure may be reduced, there can still be risks to health.
Heat Alert Still in Effect
Forecast:
Wed, 15 Jul Sunny. Local smoke in the morning and early in the afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h near noon. High 31. Humidex 36. UV index 9 or very high.
Night Clear. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Low 16.
Thu, 16 Jul A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 29.
Night Clear. Low 13.
Fri, 17 Jul Sunny. High 26.
Night Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 13.
Sat, 18 Jul Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 26.
Night Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 15.
Sun, 19 Jul A mix of sun and cloud. High 26.
Night Cloudy periods. Low 13.
