Happy Friday!
We still have an Air Quality Warning:
“Smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility. Poor air quality may persist into the weekend.
“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.
“Protect your indoor air from wildfire smoke. Actions can include using the highest quality air filter that your ventilation system can handle and/or a certified portable air cleaner that can filter fine particles.
“If you must spend time outdoors, limit the time as much as possible. 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 wildfire smoke.
“Always follow guidance from local authorities.”
Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this weekend and the start of next week, per Environment Canada:
| Date | Detailed Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | A mix of sun and cloud. Widespread smoke becoming local smoke this morning becoming widespread smoke this afternoon. High 26. Humidex 32. UV index 9 or very high. |
| Tonight | Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Widespread smoke. Low 19. |
| Sat, 18 Jul | Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Local smoke in the morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 then northwest 30 gusting to 50 near noon. High 24. Humidex 32. UV index 6 or high. |
| Night | Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 15. |
| Sun, 19 Jul | Sunny. High 22. |
| Night | Clear. Low 9. |
| Mon, 20 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud. High 25. |
| Night | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 17. |
| Tue, 21 Jul | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 22. |
| Night | Cloudy. Low 14. |
| Wed, 22 Jul | Cloudy. High 21. |
| Night | Cloudy periods. Low 12. |
| Thu, 23 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud. High 24. |
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