🔥 Special Air Quality Statement in Effect for Sioux Lookout and Eastern Lac Seul
SIOUX LOOKOUT – WEATHER – Smoke ’em if you got ’em! Well today unless you are inside that is going to be your day. Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement due to wildfire smoke from blazes in northern Ontario and the Prairies. The air quality is expected to deteriorate through the morning as smoke becomes more widespread.
Some areas may see improvement by this evening, while others could continue to experience poor air quality into Sunday.
🛑 Health and Safety Notice
As wildfire smoke increases, so do the health risks. Everyone is affected, but the following groups are especially vulnerable:
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Seniors (65+)
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Children and infants
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Pregnant individuals
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People with respiratory or cardiac conditions
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Outdoor workers
Watch for symptoms like:
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Eye, nose, and throat irritation
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Headaches
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Coughing or wheezing
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Chest pain or shortness of breath (seek immediate help)
🏠 Stay indoors as much as possible. Keep windows and doors shut.
😷 Wear a properly fitted N95 mask if you must be outside.
💨 Use high-efficiency air filters and air purifiers where available.
👥 Check on neighbours, elders, and others at greater risk.
🧊 Prioritize keeping cool if poor air quality coincides with warm conditions.
More info: canada.ca/wildfire-smoke & airhealth.ca
🌡️ Current Conditions – Sioux Lookout Airport (as of 5:00 AM CDT)
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Temperature: 11.3°C
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Condition: Fog patches
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Humidity: 100%
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Wind: SW 4 km/h
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Visibility: 24 km
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Pressure: 101.5 kPa (falling)
🌤️ Today’s Forecast – July 19
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Sky: A mix of sun and cloud
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Chance of Showers: 30% this afternoon
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Thunderstorm Risk: Yes, during the afternoon
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Smoke: Local smoke becoming widespread by morning
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High: 22°C
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Humidex: 25
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UV Index: 7 (High)
🌙 Tonight:
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Cloud Cover: Partly cloudy
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Showers: 30% chance early this evening
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Thunderstorm Risk: Possible early
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Smoke: Lingering local smoke
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Low: 9°C
🔭 Outlook for Sioux Lookout
Sunday, July 20
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Conditions: Sunny
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Smoke: Local smoke expected
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High: 25°C
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Humidex: 27
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UV Index: 7 (High)
🌙 Night: Cloudy periods
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Low: 14°C
Monday, July 21
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Conditions: A mix of sun and cloud
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Precipitation: 30% chance of showers
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High: 24°C
🌙 Night: Cloudy with 40% chance of showers -
Low: 15°C
👕 Wardrobe & Activity Tips
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Dress in lightweight, breathable layers
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Limit outdoor exertion, especially in smoky conditions
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Keep children indoors during peak smoke hours
🌎 Weather Trivia
Did you know? Sioux Lookout’s geographic location often places it directly in the path of smoke plumes from both eastern and western wildfire zones—making it a key air quality monitoring hub in Northwestern Ontario.
