Pictou - Air Quality Health Index

Observed ConditionsFootnote †

Calculated at: 3:00 AM AST Saturday 23 November 2024

2Low Risk




1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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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:

  • Ideal air quality for outdoor activities.

Forecast Maximums

Issued at: 5:00 PM AST Friday 22 November 2024

Friday night

2 - Low Risk

Saturday

2 - Low Risk

Saturday night

2 - Low Risk

Sunday

2 - Low 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, your physician, or Nova Scotia Environment.

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

Did you know...?

Air pollution triggers respiratory diseases like asthma in tens of thousands of Canadians.


The AQHI is an initiative between Environment Canada, Health Canada, Nova Scotia Environment, and The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness in partnership with the Lung Association of Nova Scotia and Clean Nova Scotia.

AQHIScale

Observed ConditionsFootnote †


2 - Low Risk

Calculated at:

3:00 AM AST Saturday 23 November 2024

 

Forecast Maximums


Friday night
2 - Low Risk



Saturday
2 - Low Risk



Saturday night
2 - Low Risk



Sunday
2 - Low Risk




Issued at:

5:00 PM AST Friday 22 November 2024

 

The AQHI is an initiative between Environment Canada, Health Canada, Nova Scotia Environment, and The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness in partnership with the Lung Association of Nova Scotia and Clean Nova Scotia.

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