Air quality concerns continue across southwestern Ontario

Air quality remains an issue today with an orange alert from Environment Canada still in effect.

Air quality remains an issue today with an orange alert from Environment Canada still in effect. “Smoke continues to move into southern Ontario. Forest fires in northwestern Ontario and a northwest wind bringing that smoke down ...

we are having some major issues in and around the region,” said CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison. Atchison said temperatures could be affected this afternoon, adding we may not get quite as hot as 29 degrees. Conditions should improve before the weekend.

“Friday, we have sunshine on the way. Friday night, the chance for rainfall showers in the forecast,” said Atchison. “Saturday, we are back into a mix of sun and cloud.”

In the meantime, Atchison is advising, “Avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially when we are into these air quality issues. Smoke and haze will be an issue through the day today.” Here’s a look at the rest of the forecast Thursday: Mainly cloudy.

30 per cent chance of showers early this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Local smoke.

Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h near noon. High 28. Humidex 31.

UV index 9 or very high. Thursday night: Clear.

Local smoke. Low 18. Friday: Mainly sunny.

Local smoke in the morning. High 29. Humidex 32.

UV index 9 or very high. Saturday: Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers.

High 29. Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 27.

Monday: Cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 26.