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Athabasca, AB

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SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT

Special Air Quality Statement in effect for:
  • Athabasca Co. near Athabasca and Island Lake

Wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in some areas. Conditions are expected to improve later today. Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour. 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 outdoor air pollution, 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 a clean, good quality air filter in your ventilation system 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. Check in on others who are in your care or live nearby who may be more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution. Always follow guidance from local authorities. Learn more at canada.ca/wildfire-smoke. For more information please visit Alberta Health Services at albertahealthservices.ca/news/air.aspx. Visit airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Issued by Environment Canada, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services

Current ConditionsObserved at: Athabasca

22°C

Wind:
SSW 12 km/h
More details
Temperature:
22.0°C
Pressure:
101.5 kPa
Dew point:
2.7°C
Humidity:
28%
Date:
Observed at:
Athabasca

ForecastForecast issued:

SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT

Wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in some areas. Conditions are expected to improve later today. Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour. 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 outdoor air pollution, 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 a clean, good quality air filter in your ventilation system 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. Check in on others who are in your care or live nearby who may be more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution. Always follow guidance from local authorities. Learn more at canada.ca/wildfire-smoke. For more information please visit Alberta Health Services at albertahealthservices.ca/news/air.aspx. Visit airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Issued by Environment Canada, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services

In effect for:
  • Athabasca Co. near Athabasca and Island Lake

Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

A few clouds
Tonight
12°C
A few clouds. Local smoke. Low 12.
Mainly sunny
Mon, 9 Jun
23°C
Mainly sunny. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the morning. High 23. UV index 7 or high.
Night: Clear. Low 6.
Sunny
Tue, 10 Jun
23°C
Sunny. High 23.
Night: Increasing cloudiness. Low 11.
Cloudy
Wed, 11 Jun
21°C
Cloudy. High 21.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low 11.
Cloudy
Thu, 12 Jun
21°C
Cloudy. High 21.
Night: Periods of rain. Low 12.
Chance of showers
Fri, 13 Jun
16°C
Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. High 16.
Night: Rain. Low 11.
Chance of showers
Sat, 14 Jun
17°C
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 17.
Normals:
Max21°C.Min6°C.
Sunrise:
4:58 MDT
Sunset:
22:07 MDT

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