Air Quality Alter Issued For Maine

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-

Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-

Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-

Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,

Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill,

Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park,

Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket,

East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman,

Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland,

Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora,

Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley,

Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro,

and Topsfield

245 PM EDT Sat Jun 24 2023

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY...

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection`s Bureau of Air

Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution from

6 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday.

Particle Pollution levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for

Sensitive Groups range on Sunday. With the cold front dropping down

out of Canada on Sunday it is expected to bring smoke.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that

individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to

reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be

especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants

include the very young, the elderly, those with pre-existing

respiratory problems such as asthma, those with heart disease and

anyone who is working hard outdoors. But if you experience symptoms

such as shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation or an

uncomfortable sensation in your chest please consider limiting the

intensity and duration of your outdoor activities.

A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maine

residents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The toll

free number is: 1-800-223-1196.

Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has

the air quality forecast available on the web at

www.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast.

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Heat Warning In Effect For Far Northern New Brunswick

10:46 a.m. ADT Saturday 24 June 2023

Another very warm day is expected today.

Time span: Continuing today.

Maximum daytime temperatures: 30 to 32 degrees Celsius, except cooler along parts of the coast. Humidex values may reach 35 to 38.

Locations:  Campbellton and Restigouche County, Bathurst and Chaleur Region, Acadian Peninsula, and Miramichi and area.

Remarks:  Temperatures will begin to cool down tonight and heat warning conditions are not expected on Sunday.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.