Orange Air Quality Warning
Smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility. Conditions may improve this afternoon or evening for some locations before possibly deteriorating again late Friday or Saturday.
During heavy smoke conditions, everyone’s health is at risk regardless of their age or health status.
Limit time outdoors. Reschedule or cancel 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 avoid 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.
Forecast
Fri, 17 Jul Sunny. High 26. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high.
Night Increasing cloudiness. 60 percent chance of showers late in the evening and overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Low 19.
Sat, 18 Jul Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 22.
Night Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 12.
Sun, 19 Jul Sunny. High 24.
Night Clear. Low 11.
Mon, 20 Jul A mix of sun and cloud. High 26.
Night Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 16.
Tue, 21 Jul Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 22.
Night Cloudy. Low 15.
