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My Location: Gotha, FL
Current Time: 10:48:16 PM EDT
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| Type | Special Air Quality Statement |
Special Weather Statement |
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| Issuing Time | Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:08:20 PDT | |
| Broadcast Time | Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:08:20 PDT | |
| Valid Until | Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:08:20 PDT | |
| Brief Description | Special Air Quality Statement | |
| Detailed Description | (August, 26, 2025) Metro Vancouver Regional District has issued an Air Quality Warning in Central Fraser Valley and Eastern Fraser Valley due to elevated ground-level ozone (smog). This warning is expected to last at least until tomorrow or until there is a change in weather. The warning will remain in effect until further notice. Cause: Hot and sunny weather in combination with local emissions has resulted in elevated levels of ground-level ozone. Air Quality Warning in effect for: - Central Fraser Valley - Eastern Fraser Valley Important information: - Outdoor Activities: Consider postponing or limiting outdoor activities, especially for people at risk, including those with lung and heart conditions or diabetes, pregnant people, infants, children, and older adults. Take it easy and take frequent breaks if outdoor activities cannot be avoided. - Find Cleaner and Cooler Air: Heat and air pollution can happen together. Heat is a bigger health concern for most people. Stay cool and drink plenty of water. At home, use portable or central air conditioning. If your home is too smoky or hot, spend time in community spaces that have air conditioning. These can include community centres, libraries, and shopping malls. Check with your municipality to see if cooling centres are available near you. - Monitor Your Symptoms: Seek medical care for symptoms like chest discomfort, shortness of breath, severe coughing or wheezing, and dizziness. Check on family, friends, and neighbours often, and call 9-1-1 in the case of an emergency. - Check Air Quality Regularly: Monitor the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) rating nearest you at airmap.ca or gov.bc.ca/airqualitymap. Use the current health messages accompanying the rating to make decisions about your outdoor activities. Air quality can change throughout the day and by location so check the AQHI often. Sign up for Air Quality Warning alerts and updates at metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/mailing-list. ### When air pollution levels are high, everyone should 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. For more information on current air quality, visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air. 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. |
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