Yellow Air Quality Warning for Ft. Simpson Region (Sep 22, 2026)
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A yellow air quality warning is in effect for the Ft. Simpson Region including Jean Marie River due to wildfire smoke.
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- Record type
- Air Quality
- Affected area
- Ft. Simpson Region, Northwest Territories
- Issued
- September 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
Yellow warning - air quality - in effect. Issued by Environment Canada, the Northwest Territories Departments of Environment and Climate Change and Health and Social Services. Effective from 2026-09-22T13:38:59-00:00 until 2026-09-23T05:33:59-00:00.
Affected Areas
Ft. Simpson Region including Jean Marie River.
What You Should Do
Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events. 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. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.
Expected Conditions
Smoke from a nearby wildfire is causing poor air quality over the region. The air quality is expected to improve later today as winds shift to be from the southeast. Smoke and visibility can fluctuate hour by hour and over short distances. As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. 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.
Timeline
The warning is effective starting 2026-09-22T13:38:59-00:00 and expires 2026-09-23T05:33:59-00:00.
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