Armstrong, Ontario, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.

Smoke plumes from forest fires in Minnesota and northwestern Ontario are affecting the area.

Smoke may persist into Wednesday for some areas.

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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.

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.

The first one day heat event is expected to end by Wednesday morning.

Overnight lows near or just below 18 degrees Celsius are expected.

These conditions pose a health risk when you are not used to the heat. 

Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults; infants and young children; and people with chronic illnesses. 

You are advised to 1) drink plenty of cool liquids before feeling thirsty; and 2) keep cool by dressing for the weather and spending more time in a cool place.

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