Special Air Quality Statements issued for the Maritimes

WOCN21 CWHX 170159
Special air quality statement for Nova Scotia updated jointly by
Environment Canada and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and
Wellness at 10:59 PM ADT Tuesday 16 July 2013.
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Special air quality statement for:
      Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
      Halifax County - east of Porters Lake
      Kings County
      Hants County
      Colchester County - Truro and south
      Colchester County - Cobequid Bay
      Cumberland County - Minas Shore
      Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass
      Colchester County North
      Pictou County
      Antigonish County
      Guysborough County
      Cape Breton.

      Smoke observed over Central and Eastern Nova Scotia.

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==discussion==
A ridge of high pressure is driving smoke from Southeastern Quebec
south over the Gulf of St. Lawrence into Nova Scotia.  There have
been reports of people observing smoke over Central Nova Scotia.
Satellite imagery indicates that this plume has reach eastward into
Cape Breton Island.

On Wednesday winds will shift around to southwest ahead of a trough
approaching from Quebec and will flush out any lingering smoke by
late in the day for Mainland Nova Scotia and by overnight Wednesday
night for Cape Breton.

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WOCN25 CWHX 170200
Special air quality statement for Prince Edward Island
Updated jointly by Environment Canada, the Prince Edward Island
Department of Environment, Labour and Justice and the Prince Edward
Island Department of Health and Wellness
At 11:00 PM ADT Tuesday 16 July 2013.
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Special air quality statement for:
      Prince Edward Island

Smoke from Quebec fires observed over the island.


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==discussion==
A ridge of high pressure is driving smoke from Southeastern Quebec
southwest over the Gulf of St. Lawrence onto the island. This has
been observed on satellite and at several air quality monitors around
the province.

On Wednesday winds will shift around to southwest ahead of a trough
approaching from Quebec and will flush out any lingering smoke by
late in the day.

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WOCN24 CWHX 170857
Special air quality statement for New Brunswick ended jointly by 
Environment Canada and New Brunswick Departments of Environment and
Health at 5:57 AM ADT Wednesday 17 July 2013.
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Special air quality statement ended for:
      New Brunswick.

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==discussion==
A ridge of high pressure brought smoke from Southeastern Quebec into 
New Brunswick Tuesday afternoon.

Conditions have improved overnight although PM 2.5 values may remain 
somewhat elevated in some areas this morning.

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WLCN14 CWHX 170856
Air quality and health advisory for regions of New Brunswick issued 
jointly by Environment Canada and the Department of Environment of 
New Brunswick and the New Brunswick Department of Health at 5:56 AM 
ADT Wednesday 17 July 2013.

Air quality and health advisory ended for
Saint John and County
Sussex/Kennebecasis Valley and Kings County
Fredericton and Southern York County
Oromocto and Sunbury County
Grand Lake and Queens County
Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
Fundy National Park
Kent County
Kouchibouguac National Park.

PM 2.5 levels improved across New Brunswick overnight. They had been 
elevated on Tuesday due to the influence of smoke plumes orininating 
in Southeastern Quebec. This air quality and health advisory is 
therefore ended.

More details follow in the next regional air quality forecast.

An increase in local and imported natural and man-made pollutants has 
resulted in an increased risk for developing illness.

Residents can help improve air quality by reducing automobile 
emissions through car pooling or using public transit. By refraining
From the use of oil based paints.. Aerosol spray products..And gas 
powered mowers. Every individuals contribution is a step towards a 
cleaner and healthier environment.

Industry can help reduce smog by reducing fossil fuel combustion and 
organic solvent use.

The New Brunswick Department of Health advises the following:

If you have a health condition that affects your heart or lungs 
(including asthma), it may become worse due to poor air quality. You 
should monitor your symptoms and should reduce physical exertion 
outdoors, especially if symptoms become worse.

The health of young children and the elderly may also be more 
affected by poor air quality.  They also should consider reducing 
physical activity outdoors until the air quality improves.

Older children and adults in good health may experience some 
discomfort such as coughing or throat irritation, especially if 
engaged in strenuous outdoor physical activity.  They may wish to 
postpone such activity until the air quality improves.

For specific advice about your personal condition, please contact 
your family physician.

Additional information can be obtained from your local public health 
office.

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