Smoke from nearby wildfires is reducing local air quality. Locations: portions of the northern Avalon Peninsula. Short range wind forecast: northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Winds are expected to be light on Wednesday, increasing to southwest 20 km/h Wednesday evening. Remarks: Smoke from wildfires over Conception Bay North and the Holyrood area is reducing air quality in these areas and downwind. Local smoke concentrations will vary with changing winds. 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. ### 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. 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.
