Cochrane is under a special air quality statement:
In central and southern parts of the province smoke is expected to move back north by Friday morning as the flow shifts to southeasterly.
Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk.
People with lung diseases, such as asthma and COPD, can be particularly sensitive to air pollution. They will generally experience more serious health effects at lower levels. Pollution can aggravate their diseases, leading to increased medication use, doctor and emergency room visits, and hospital visits.
Stay inside if you have breathing difficulties. Find an indoor place that's cool and ventilated. Using an air conditioner that cools and filters air may help. If you open the windows you may let in more polluted air. If your home isn't air-conditioned, consider going to a public place (library, shopping mall, recreation centre) that is air-conditioned.
For more information please visit Alberta Health Services at www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/air.aspx.
Visit www.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.Issued by Environment Canada, Alberta Environment and Parks, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services
A mix of sun and cloud in Cochrane on Friday. There's a 60 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Local smoke and a high of 23 C.
Partly cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers in the evening and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing overnight. Hazy. Low 6.
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