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Other Weather Alerts |
| Type |
SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT |
Special Weather Statement
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| Issued By |
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| Issuing Time |
Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:42:52 PDT |
| Broadcast Time |
Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:42:52 PDT |
| Valid Until |
Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:42:52 PDT |
| Brief Description |
SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT |
| Detailed Description |
9:42 p.m. MDT Friday 9 June 2023 Special Air Quality Statement in effect for: Fort Saskatchewan - Vegreville - Redwater - Smoky Lake Elevated pollution levels are occurring. Elevated levels of ground-level ozone have developed. Conditions will improve later tonight. Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk. If you are experiencing symptoms, such as coughing or throat irritation, consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities until the special air quality statement is lifted. Exposure to air pollution is particularly a health concern for people with heart or breathing problems, those with diabetes, children and the elderly. For more information please visit Alberta Health Services at www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/air.aspx . Visit 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. Issued by Environment Canada, Alberta Environment and Parks, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services |
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