Stay inside today.
We have an Air Quality Warning:
“Smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility. Conditions may improve Friday morning.
“During heavy smoke conditions, everyone’s health is at risk regardless of their age or health status.
“Limit time outdoors. Reschedule or cancel outdoor sports, activities and events.
“You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. 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.
“People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke, including 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, should avoid strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.
“When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. When there is an extreme heat event occurring with poor air quality, prioritize keeping cool.
“Protect your indoor air from wildfire smoke. Actions can include using the highest quality air filter that your ventilation system can handle and/or a certified portable air cleaner that can filter fine particles.
“If you must spend time outdoors, limit the time as much as possible. 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 wildfire smoke.
“Always follow guidance from local authorities.”
Here is your Orangeville forecast for the rest of this week and this weekend, per Environment Canada:
| Date | Detailed Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | Mainly cloudy. Clearing near noon. Local smoke. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h near noon. High 26. Humidex 30. UV index 9 or very high. |
| Tonight | Clear. Local smoke this evening and after midnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 16. |
| Fri, 17 Jul | Sunny. High 28. Humidex 30. UV index 9 or very high. |
| Night | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 15. |
| Sat, 18 Jul | Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 26. |
| Night | Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 15. |
| Sun, 19 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud. High 25. |
| Night | Cloudy periods. Low 14. |
| Mon, 20 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 24. |
| Night | Cloudy periods with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 15. |
| Tue, 21 Jul | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 22. |
| Night | Cloudy periods with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 14. |
| Wed, 22 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. High 24. |
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