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Air quality - East Kootenay - south including Cranbrook

Reported by Environment Canada Weather Alerts

An air quality warning was issued for fine particulate matter affecting Cranbrook, Golden, and Grand Forks. The alert is rated moderate and identifies groups at higher risk from exposure.

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  • Affected location: East Kootenay - south including Cranbrook
East Kootenay A, BC V0B, Canada
Illustrative image: East Kootenay A, BC V0B, Canada — Rod Lafond/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
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The alert advises postponing or reducing strenuous outdoor activity and identifies people who may be more vulnerable to exposure.

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Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
5/10

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