Smog warning for Montreal area due to forest fires in parts of Quebec
Posted June 5, 2023 10:18 am.
A smog warning is in effect for Montreal and multiple regions of the province due to forest fires.
Environment Canada says, “high concentrations of fine particulate matter from forest fires in Quebec will result in poor air quality in many areas today. For the greater Montreal area, air quality could deteriorate beginning this afternoon. These high concentrations of pollutants are expected to last into Tuesday.”
The weather agency warns that, “smog especially affects asthmatic children and people with respiratory ailments or heart disease. It is therefore recommended that these individuals avoid intense physical activity outdoors until the smog warning is lifted.”
The city expecting to see a high of 23°C today, with a UV index of 8 or very high.
Mainly cloudy this evening with a 30 per cent chance of showers overnight and a low of 14°C.
On Tuesday, more clouds and possible showers with a risk of an afternoon thunderstorm. High of 19°C.
Overcast on Wednesday and 17°C.
Partly sunny on Thursday, high of 18°C.
More clouds on Friday and 19°C.
Warmer for the weekend with a mix of sun and clouds Saturday and a slight chance of rain. High of 25°C.
On Sunday, cloudy and a 60 per cent chance of shower sin the forecast. High of 22°C.
