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Special Weather Statement

Issued at Sat 11:56 AM Jun. 21
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description
This is an Early Season Heat event. What: A prolonged period of elevated temperatures is expected. When: Now through the weekend. Where: Old Crow, Dempster, Dawson, Mayo, Beaver Creek, Pelly - Carmacks, Faro - Ross River and Whitehorse. Remarks: A ridge of high pressure will bring high temperatures to the regions this weekend. Daytime highs in the mid to high 20's and overnight lows in the low teens can be expected. A gradual cooling trend is expected early next week. Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day. Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water. Heat stroke is a medical emergency! Call 9-1-1 or your emergency health provider if you, or someone around you, is showing signs of heat stroke which can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness. While you wait for medical attention, try to cool the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing, applying cold water or ice packs around the body. Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids. Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside. Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space. If your living space is hot, move to a cool public space such as a cooling centre, community centre, library or shaded park. Follow the advice of your region’s public health authority. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #YTStorm.
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Special Air Quality Statement

Issued at Sat 4:53 PM Jun. 21
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.

Where: Dawson and Mayo.

Remarks: The above regions are expected to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours.

During a wildfire, smoke conditions can change quickly over short distances and can vary considerably hour-by-hour.

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You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.

People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.

Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

Recommended Action


Check in on others who are in your care or live nearby who may be more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution.

Always follow guidance from local authorities.

Learn more at https://www.canada.ca/wildfire-smoke.

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