Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Smoke from forest fires in the Canadian Prairies is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. Conditions are expected to gradually improve by tomorrow.

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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 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.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

Hot weather to return on Tuesday and Wednesday

What:
Maximum temperatures between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius, combined with high humidity, will result in humidex values approaching 40. Nights will also be warm, with minimum temperatures ranging between 20 and 23 degrees Celsius.

When:
Tuesday and Wednesday

Where:
Greater Montreal, Lachute, Lanaudière, Montérégie and Drummondville

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Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/who-is-at-risk.html

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to QCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #QCStorm.