WOCN25 CWHX 151912
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 4:12 PM ADT Saturday
15 June 2013.
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Special air quality statement for:
Prince Edward Island.
Smoke plumes from forest fires over Quebec are now over eastern
New Brunswick and moving towards Prince Edward Island this
Evening.
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==discussion==
Forest fires over Quebec are producing significant smoke plumes that
are being carried southeastward by mid and low-level atmospheric
flow.
Satellite pictures and surface observations show a smoke plume
extending from Gaspé bay peninsula to Southeastern New Brunswick
moving towards Prince Edward Island this evening. The smoke has been
reported throughout New Brunswick. Westerly winds will continue to
push the smoke eastward this evening.
People with heart or lung conditions are reminded that they may
notice health effects during this statement period.
They should monitor the AQHI regularly and follow the health messages
recommended by the AQHI. Please visit WWW.AIRHEALTH.CA for more
information.
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WOCN24 CWHX 151900
Special air quality statement for New Brunswick updated jointly by
Environment Canada and New Brunswick Departments of Environment and
Health at 4:00 PM ADT Saturday 15 June 2013.
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Special air quality statement for:
Acadian Peninsula
Fundy National Park
Kent County
Kouchibouguac National Park
Miramichi and area
Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
Saint John and County
Sussex - Kennebecasis Valley and Kings County.
Smoke plumes from forest fires in Quebec are now over eastern
New Brunswick this evening.
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Special air quality statement ended for:
Bathurst and Chaleur region
Campbellton and Restigouche County
Edmundston and Madawaska County
Fredericton and Southern York County
Grand Falls and Victoria County
Grand Lake and Queens County
Grand Manan and Coastal Charlotte County
Mount Carleton - Renous Highway
Oromocto and Sunbury County
St. Stephen and Northern Charlotte County
Stanley - Doaktown - Blackville Area
Woodstock and Carleton County.
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==discussion==
Special air quality statement.
Forest fires originating from Quebec are producing significant smoke
plumes that are being carried southeastward by mid and low-level
atmospheric flow.
Satellite pictures and surface observations show a smoke plume
extending from Gaspé bay peninsula to Southeastern New Brunswick.
The smoke has been reported throughout the province and has reduced
the air quality for several hours. Westerly winds will continue to
push the smoke into the Gulf of St Lawrence and will lead to an
improvement in air quality.
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WLCN14 CWHX 151852
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 3:52 PM
ADT Saturday 15 June 2013.
Air quality and health advisory continued for
Saint John and County
Sussex/Kennebecasis Valley and Kings County
Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
Fundy National Park
Kent County
Kouchibouguac National Park
Miramichi and area
Acadian Peninsula.
Air quality and health advisory ended for
Grand Manan and Coastal Charlotte County
St. Stephen and Northern Charlotte County
Fredericton and Southern York County
Oromocto and Sunbury County
Grand Lake and Queens County
Stanley - Doaktown - Blackville Area
Mount Carleton - Renous Highway
Bathurst and Chaleur region.
Forest fires originating in Quebec continue to produce smoke plumes
which are being blown down over the province by the upper winds.
These smoke plumes are being observed by our sensors in several areas
of New Brunswick. This smoke may be noticeable to people and is
currently producing a fair to possibly poor air quality level over
eastern areas of the province.
Environment Canada will continue to monitor the smoke plume and air
quality levels across the province. This message will be updated as
required.
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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WOCN14 CWHX 151319
Special weather statement issued by Environment Canada at 10:19 AM
ADT Saturday 15 June 2013.
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Special weather statement for:
=new= New Brunswick.
Smoke plumes from forest fires in Quebec are being carried over
New Brunswick this morning.
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==discussion==
Special air quality statement.
Forest fires over Quebec are producing significant smoke plumes that
are being carried southeastward by mid and low-level atmospheric
flow.
Satellite pictures and surface observations show a smoke plume
extending from Quebec along the Maine and New Brunswick border.
The smoke may descend close to the ground and reduce the air quality
for several hours. Winds are expected to become more westerly this
afternoon and push the smoke into the Gulf of St Lawrence and will
lead to an improvement in air quality.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment
Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca
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WOCN21 CWHX 151549
Special air quality statement for Nova Scotia issued jointly by
Environment Canada and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and
Wellness at 12:49 PM ADT Saturday 15 June 2013.
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Special air quality statement for:
=new= Mainland Nova Scotia.
Smoke plumes from forest fires over Quebec are being carried
Over Nova Scotia this afternoon.
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==discussion==
Forest fires over Quebec are producing significant smoke plumes that
are being carried southeastward by mid and low-level atmospheric
flow.
Satellite pictures and surface observations show a smoke plume
extending from Gaspé bay peninsula through Central New Brunswick.
The smoke may descend close to the ground for several hours.
Winds are expected to become more westerly later this afternoon and
push the smoke over Nova Scotia.
People with heart or lung conditions are reminded that they may
notice health effects during this statement period.
They should monitor the AQHI regularly and follow the health messages
recommended by the AQHI. Please visit WWW.AIRHEALTH.CA for more
information.
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