Smoky skies on the horizon: Okanagan’s air quality remains at a very high risk

By Jules Knox Global News

Posted August 13, 2018 12:00 pm

Updated August 13, 2018 5:13 pm

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The Okanagan Valley remains under a special air quality statement because of wildfire smoke. Jules Knox / Global News

The Okanagan Valley continues to be under a special air quality statement.

On Monday morning, the North, Central and South Okanagan were all listed at a very high risk on the air quality health index, according to Environment Canada.

Another day of hazy horizons in Kelowna. High to very high health risk expected to continue throughout the day and into tomorrow #ylw pic.twitter.com/0k6LwMhEM4
— Jules Knox (@Jules_Knox) August 13, 2018

Kelowna under a blanket of smoke. Last week, the smoke came from the southwest but with this weekend’s weather pattern change, the smoke is now coming from northern B.C. @GlobalOkanagan pic.twitter.com/DllbAo9pgg
— Klaudia Van Emmerik (@KlaudiaGlobal) August 13, 2018

Officials say most people should consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors, especially if coughing or throat irritation are experienced.

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This evening's Park Play Day at McPherson Park is moving indoors to the Mar Jok Elementary School Gym on McDougall Road in West Kelowna because of #wildfire #smoke. #ylw
— Jules Knox (@Jules_Knox) August 13, 2018

Children and the elderly should avoid outdoor physical exertion.

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For most of Monday and into Tuesday, the region is expected to hover around an eight on the air quality health index, which is still a high risk.

Due to poor air quality in the Central Okanagan, Kelowna's Moonlight Movie Night has been postponed. A spokesperson says a new date will be scheduled.
— Jules Knox (@Jules_Knox) August 13, 2018

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