High concentrations of ground\u002Dlevel ozone form the heat wave are causing air quality problems, while smoke from the Lytton\u002Darea wildfire may create a haze.
Hot and sunny conditions are forecast to continue into the weekend, and a heat warning from Environment and Climate Change Canada remains in effect, with temperatures of 35 C possible inland during the daytime.
The highest levels of ground-level ozone are generally observed between mid-afternoon and early evening on summer days.Article content “Consider choosing easier outdoor activities, such as walking instead of running, where you don’t have to breathe as hard,” the advisory states. Metro said individuals who are socially marginalized may also be at elevated risk, for example people who are experiencing homelessness.
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