Yellow Air Quality Warning in Effect for Manning - Skagit Valley
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ECCC issued it on August 10, 2026, 13 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A yellow warning for air quality due to wildfire smoke is in effect for Manning - Skagit Valley in British Columbia, with impacts expected over the next 24-48 hours.
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- Record type
- Air Quality
- Affected area
- Manning - Skagit Valley, British Columbia
- Issued
- August 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 13 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Manning - Skagit Valley, British Columbia.
Alert Details
A yellow warning for air quality has been issued by Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks. The alert is effective from 2026-08-10T07:03:14-00:00 and expires at 2026-08-10T23:03:14-00:00. The next update is scheduled for August 10, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the Regions of BC highlighted on the map, with widespread and significant impacts continuing across the Central and Southern Interior. Specific area described: Manning - Skagit Valley.
What You Should Do
Postpone or reduce strenuous outdoor activities until the warning has ended. Spend time indoors in a space with cleaner air. Stop or reduce activity level if breathing becomes uncomfortable. Stay cool, drink plenty of fluids, and carry rescue medications. Keep windows and doors closed when indoors. Use a certified portable air cleaner if available. If outdoors, wear a NIOSH-certified N95 respirator. Check on others who may be more vulnerable, including those with lung or heart conditions, pregnant individuals, infants, young children, and people aged 65 and older. Monitor symptoms and call 8-1-1 or seek emergency care if needed.
Expected Conditions
Wildfire smoke is impacting or likely to impact the area, with conditions that can change quickly over short distances and vary hour-by-hour. No improvement is expected today.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately from 2026-08-10T07:03:14-00:00 through 2026-08-10T23:03:14-00:00, covering the next 24-48 hours of potential smoke impacts.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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