Air Quality Alert: High Risk Conditions Reported in FDEGT, Ontario
On February 16, 2026, FDEGT, Ontario recorded an Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) of 8, placing the region in the High Risk category.
Current Air Quality
As of 06:00 on February 16, 2026, the reporting area of FDEGT, Ontario, is experiencing air quality conditions in the High Risk category. The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) has reached a reading of 8.
What This Means
A High Risk AQHI level (comparable to the Unhealthy category) indicates that air quality is at a level where the general public may begin to experience health effects. At this level, the air quality is considered poor enough that health risks are increased for the entire population.
Who Should Take Precautions
While the general population may experience symptoms, certain groups are at higher risk and should take immediate precautions. These groups include children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, such as asthma or heart disease.
What You Should Do
Members of the general population should consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if they experience symptoms such as coughing or throat irritation. Those in sensitive groups should avoid strenuous outdoor activities and consider reducing or rescheduling all outdoor physical exertion until air quality improves.
Source
Data provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).
Source: ECCC Official Notice