Calgary - Air Quality Health Index

SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT IN EFFECT

Observed Conditions

Calculated at: 3:00 PM MDT Sunday 19 August 2018

5Moderate Risk




1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Low Risk
(1-3)

Moderate Risk
(4-6)

High Risk
(7-10)

Very High Risk



At-Risk Population:

General Population:

  • No need to modify your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.

Forecast Maximums

Issued at: 5:00 AM MDT Sunday 19 August 2018

Sunday

7 - High Risk

Sunday night

5 - Moderate Risk

Monday

4 - Moderate Risk

Who is at risk?

People with heart and lung conditions are most affected by air pollution.

To find out if you are at risk, consult the health guide, or your physician.

Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.

Did you know...?

After a labour dispute shut down an American steel mill, respiratory hospital admissions in children substantially decreased. They increased to pre-strike levels when it ended.


The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, Alberta Environment and Parks and Alberta Health.

SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT IN EFFECT
AQHIScale

Observed Conditions


5 - Moderate Risk

Calculated at:

3:00 PM MDT Sunday 19 August 2018


Forecast Maximums


Sunday
7 - High Risk



Sunday night
5 - Moderate Risk



Monday
4 - Moderate Risk




Issued at:

5:00 AM MDT Sunday 19 August 2018


The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, Alberta Environment and Parks and Alberta Health.

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