The National Day long weekend ends with sunny temperatures, but above all marked by a smog warning affecting much of the province due to wildfires.
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The weather is very humid in some areas. According to Environment Canada projections, this is especially true for the greater Montreal area, which will have sunny weather and a humidity factor near 35 degrees.
The Laurentians, Capitale-Nationale and the Baie-Comeau sector will get a chance of sun throughout the day, before receiving showers early in the week. However, the Quebec region will suffer from widespread smoke in the morning.
Other regions will see a change of sun and clouds, namely the Montérégie, Outaouais, Estrie and Sept-Îles sector. Risks of showers and thunderstorms are on the menu.
According to Environment Canada, residents living in areas hit hard by wildfires may have to live with widespread smoke. These temperatures will mainly target Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.
A smog warning issued by Environment Canada is also a concern for Catania, Montreal, Quebec and its surrounding cities. So it affects almost the entire province.
Air Quality Index (AQI)
What is the air quality index in your city and what are the health recommendations derived from it?
Air quality index (AQI US)
101-150
Sensitive people
AQI: Good
A great day to be active outside.
AQI: Moderate
Some people may be particularly sensitive to fine particle pollution
Especially sensitive people: Consider reducing the duration and intensity of outdoor activities. Pay attention to symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. These are signs of slowing down.
All others: A great day to be active outside.
AQI: Bad
Sensitive people
Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, the elderly, children and adolescents, minority populations, and outdoor workers.
Sensitive Groups: Reduce the duration and intensity of outdoor activities. It’s okay to be active outside, but take plenty of breaks. Pay attention to symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.
People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual tiredness may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these symptoms, contact your health care professional.
AQI: Bad
For everyone
People who are sensitive to: Avoid long or strenuous outdoor activities. Consider relocating or moving activities within the home.*
All others: Reduce the duration and intensity of activities. Take more rest in outdoor activities.
*Note: If you don’t have an air conditioner, it can be dangerous to stay indoors with the windows closed in very hot weather. If you’re hot, go somewhere with air conditioning or check with your municipality to see if there are cooling centers in your community.
AQI: Too bad
People who are sensitive to: Avoid all outdoor physical activity. Postpone it to a time when air quality is better or move activities indoors.*
All others: Avoid long or strenuous activities. Consider relocating or moving activities within the home.*
*Note: If you don’t have an air conditioner, it can be dangerous to stay indoors with the windows closed in very hot weather. If you’re hot, go somewhere with air conditioning or check with your municipality to see if there are cooling centers in your community.
AQI: Complex
All others: Avoid all outdoor physical activity.
People who are sensitive to: Stay indoors and maintain a low activity level. Follow these tips to keep indoor particulate levels low.*
*Note: If you don’t have an air conditioner, it can be dangerous to stay indoors with the windows closed in very hot weather. If you’re hot, go somewhere with air conditioning or check with your municipality to see if there are cooling centers in your community.
