The National Day long weekend ends with relatively sunny temperatures but is mostly marked by a smog warning affecting most of the province due to wildfires.
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The weather will also be very humid in some regions. This is especially true in the greater Montreal area, where there will be sunny weather and the humidity factor will be close to 35 degrees, according to Environment Canada forecasts.
The Laurentians, the Capitale-Nationale and the Baie-Comeau sector have a chance of a day’s sunshine before some rainfall earlier in the week. However, the Quebec region will be affected by widespread smoke in the morning.
Other regions such as Montérégie, Outaouais, Estrie and the Sept-Îles sector will instead experience an alternation of sun and clouds. Risks of showers and thunderstorms are also on the menu.
According to Environment Canada, citizens living in the areas hardest hit by wildfires must live with widespread smoke development. This temperature will mainly affect Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.
The smog alert issued by Environment Canada will also affect the cities of Gatineau, Montreal, Quebec and surrounding areas. It will therefore affect almost the entire province.
Air Quality Index (AQI)
How high is the air quality index in your city and what health recommendations are derived from it?
Air Quality Index (AQI US)
101-150
Bad
sensitive people
AQI: GOOD
Great day to be active outside.
AQI: MODERATE
Some people may be particularly sensitive to particulate matter pollution
Particularly sensitive people: Consider reducing the duration and intensity of outdoor activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. These are signs of slowing down.
All the others : Great day to be active outside.
AQI: BAD for
sensitive people
Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung diseases, the elderly, children and young people, minorities and field workers.
Sensitive groups: Reduce the duration and intensity of outdoor activities. It’s okay to be active outside, but take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.
People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual tiredness can indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these symptoms, contact your doctor.
AQI: BAD
for each
Sensitive people: Avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities. Consider moving or moving activities inward.*
All the others : Reduce the duration and intensity of activities. Take more breaks from outdoor activities.
*Note: If you don’t have air conditioning, it can be dangerous to stay indoors with the windows closed during extremely hot weather. If you’re hot, go to a place with air conditioning or check with your community to see if cooling centers are available in your community.
AQI: VERY BAD
Sensitive people: Avoid any physical activity outdoors. Postpone it to a time when the air quality is better or move activities indoors.*
All the others : Avoid prolonged or strenuous activities. Consider moving or moving activities inward.*
*Note: If you don’t have air conditioning, it can be dangerous to stay indoors with the windows closed during extremely hot weather. If you’re hot, go to a place with air conditioning or check with your community to see if cooling centers are available in your community.
AQI: CRITICAL
All the others : Avoid any physical activity outdoors.
Sensitive people: Stay indoors and maintain reduced activity levels. Follow these tips to keep particulate matter levels low indoors.*
*Note: If you don’t have air conditioning, it can be dangerous to stay indoors with the windows closed during extremely hot weather. If you’re hot, go to a place with air conditioning or check with your community to see if cooling centers are available in your community.