Environment Canada has issued a smog warning for several regions across Southern Quebec, including Montreal and Laval. Lacolle, Richelieu Valley, Saint-Hyacinthe. The government is asking people to avoid idling their vehicles and burning wood. Well unfortunately, it looks like the smog is expected to continue today with multiple weather outlets warning of “high concentrations of fine particulates” which will “result in poor air quality.”. has issued a smog alert for the Montreal region. Several other areas of the province are also affected by smog this Sunday, June 21. Environment Canada says it is expecting high concentrations of pollutants today, which will result in poor air quality. Translation: Some mornings are not so glorious... #smog and the smell of smoke in #Montreal. It is therefore recommended that they avoid strenuous physical activity outdoors until the smog warning is lifted," we are told on the Government of Quebec's website. The Weather Network notes that people with asthma, respiratory illnesses, or heart disease should be extra cautious when outdoors today. The weather agency says it is expecting high concentrations of pollutants today, which will result in poor air quality. Current hourly AQHI readings and maximum forecasted values for today, tonight and tomorrow. Register this device to receive push notifications. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. On the Government of Canada's website, it reads "high concentrations of fine particulate matter are expected and will result in poor air quality.". In addition, be careful when driving as visibility will be low. The Weather Network has issued a smog alert for the Montreal region. Beauce, Drummondville - Bois-Francs, Kamouraska - Rivière-du-Loup - Trois-Pistoles, Lachute - Saint-Jérôme, Lanaudière, the Laurentians, Mauricie, Montmagny - L'Islet, Québec, Témiscouata, the Richelieu Valley - Saint-Hyacinthe and Vaudreuil - Soulanges - Huntingdon are the other areas also affected by the warning. The smoke was even smelled by some Montrealers. Daily Hive is a Canadian-born online news source, established in 2008, that creates compelling, hyperlocal content. Some of you may have noticed smog starting to form last night. Conditions are expected to gradually improve by early Thursday morning. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. On the Government of Canada's website, it reads "high concentrations of fine particulate matter are expected and will result in poor air . Translation: Smog can cause breathing difficulties. Fires in Quebec have been rather common lately, including a massive forest fire recently began in the Lac-Saint-Jean region, due to the extreme heat. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. The Air Quality Index issued by the City of Montreal shows some regions to be quite bad. Poor air quality is expected to end by mid-day, according to Environment Canada. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. The fire broke out again yesterday, causing the evacuation of several residents of the region and requiring the support of air tankers. Conditions are expected to gradually improve by early Thursday morning. However, a thick smog settled over the city on Sunday, June 21. The result of a wildfire in the Kamouraska region? So, Montrealers will still get a chance to enjoy the sunshine as the day progresses. The sectors of the metropolitan region concerned by the alert are the Island of Montreal, Châteauguay - La Prairie, Laval and Longueuil - Varennes. Smog warning issued for Montreal area Environment Canada says it is expecting high concentrations of pollutants today, which will result in poor air … "Smog mainly affects children with asthma and people with respiratory or heart disease. Vaudreuil, Valleyfield, Châteauguay Valley. Some Montrealers woke up this morning and, thinking they were going to enjoy the heatwave and some sunshine, quickly rushed outside to get some fresh air. Montreal overall air quality index is 9 Montreal PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter) AQI is 9 - Montreal PM 10 (respirable particulate matter) AQI is n/a - Montreal NO 2 (nitrogen dioxide) AQI is 11 - Montreal SO 2 (sulfur dioxide) AQI Environment Canada is also asking people with certain respiratory and cardiac problems to be careful. And, Environment Canada issued a notice that warned the people about the Montreal smog. And, Environment Canada issued a notice that warned the people about the Montreal smog. A smog warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the Montréal Island area, along with the Châteauguay - La Prairie, Laval, and Longueuil - Varennes areas. This article was originally published in French on Narcity Québec. It is also encouraging commuters to use public transit if possible and drivers to reduce their driving speed and avoid idling. Despite the smog, the city will see warmer temperatures today reaching a high of 4 degrees, with mixed precipitation forecasted in the form of 1 mm of rain and 1-3 cm of snow. Some of you may have noticed smog starting to form last night. The Weather Network has issued a smog alert for the Montreal region. Sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive content, contests, and perks direct to you. Be wary when stepping outside in Montreal today, because you’ll likely be greeted by an unwelcoming haze and air that makes your lungs feel gross. Please avoid physical exertion outdoors. Well unfortunately, it looks like the smog is expected to continue today with multiple weather outlets warning of “high concentrations of fine particulates” which will “result in poor air quality.” © 2020 All Rights Reserved, Narcity Media Inc. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6.

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