Yellow Air Quality Warning Issued for Manning-Skagit Valley
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A yellow air quality warning due to wildfire smoke is in effect for Manning-Skagit Valley in British Columbia.
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- Record type
- Air Quality Warning
- Affected area
- Manning-Skagit Valley, British Columbia
- Issued
- August 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
Yellow warning for air quality issued by Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks. The alert is effective immediately from 2026-08-24T06:45:26-00:00 and expires at 2026-08-24T22:45:26-00:00.
Affected Areas
Manning - Skagit Valley region of British Columbia.
What You Should Do
Postpone or reduce strenuous outdoor activities. Spend time indoors in a space with cleaner air. Stop or reduce activity 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 vulnerable individuals including those with lung or heart conditions, pregnant people, infants, young children, and adults 65 and older. Monitor symptoms and call 8-1-1 or seek medical care if needed.
Expected Conditions
Wildfire smoke impacting or likely to impact the region, with conditions that can change quickly over short distances and vary hour-by-hour.
Timeline
The warning is effective starting 2026-08-24T06:45:26-00:00 and expires 2026-08-24T22:45:26-00:00. The next update is scheduled for August 24, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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