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Currently, there are no weather statements or developing situations
Information will be posted here when there are potential situations.
Recent Situations:
Special Air Quality Statement in Effect, August 18, 2025: Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Annapolis and Queens County’s as a result of the smoke from a wildfire near Long Lake in Annapolis County reducing air quality in the area and locations downwind. They advise that local smoke concentrations will vary with small changes to wind speed or direction.
The Environment Canada Special Air Quality Statement also notes the following:
Among those most likely to be impacted more severely are people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors. Those likely to be impacted should avoid strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities, and events. When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible, however, if there is an extreme heat event occurring with poor air quality, prioritize keeping cool. To protect your indoor air from wildfire smoke, some actions can include using a clean, good quality air filter in your ventilation system and/or a certified portable air cleaner that can filter fine particles.
Symptoms that may be experienced include mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, or a mild cough, or more serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance. If you must spend time outdoors, a well-constructed, well-fitting and properly worn respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH-certified N95 or equivalent respirator) can reduce your exposure to the fine particles in the smoke. Even though exposure may be reduced, there can still be risks to health.
Check in on others who are in your care or live nearby who may be more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution. Always follow guidance from local authorities. Learn more at canada.ca/wildfire-smoke. Visit airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada: https://weather.gc.ca/?layers=alert&province=NS#wb-cont
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