Environment Canada is warning of poor air quality conditions as wildfire smoke from Manitoba drifts into the region.
The weather agency has issued a special air quality statement with smoke expected to affect the Chatham-Kent area late Friday evening and overnight.
The smoke is expected to move out of the area before morning.
Area residents are encouraged to limit time outdoors and consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.
Increasing smoke levels in the air can increase health risks and can result in symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. Those aged 65 and older, pregnant women, children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors are more likely to be impacted by air pollution.
