Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility.

Smoke will impact the region intermittently through the day.

Overnight, rainfall will begin and temperatures will moderate, leading to improvement in air quality and visibility.

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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.

Visit http://www.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.

Heavy rain is expected beginning tonight and continuing through to Wednesday morning, with total amounts of 50 to 100 mm.

Localized total amounts in excess of 100 mm are possible.

The Alberta River Forecast Centre provides information on current stream flow conditions and alerts. Check Alberta 511 for road conditions.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.