Update: 12 p.m. Nov. 25
A late-fall dust advisory has ended in Vernon.
The Ministry of Environment and Interior Health issued the advisory Friday morning, Nov. 24, due to high concentrations of coarse particulate matter.
The Ministry says changing meteorological conditions have improved air quality across the region, prompting the advisory to be rescinded Saturday morning.
Dust advisories are issued when the particulate matter measures above 50 micrograms per cubic metre, averaged over 24 hours. As of 6 a.m. Saturday, Vernon has 44.3 micrograms per cubic metre; Kelowna has 28.1, for comparison.
Real-time air quality observations and information regarding the health effects of air pollution can be found at .
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害羞草研究所楾is the season in Vernon for air advisories.
The Ministry of Environment, along with Interior Health, has issued a dust advisory for Vernon as of 10:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 24.
This is because of high concentrations of coarse particulate matter that are expected to persist until there is precipitation, dust suppression or a change in traffic patterns.
Levels tend to be highest around busy roads and industrial operations.
The advisory is in effect until further notice.
Exposure is particularly a concern for individuals with chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), heart disease, and diabetes; respiratory infections such as COVID-19, pregnant women, infants, and older adults.
Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions or acute infections should postpone or reduce strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted.
Where appropriate, maintain physical distancing. Anyone experiencing symptoms such as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough or wheezing, should follow the advice of their health care provider. Staying indoors helps to reduce particulate matter exposure.
Real-time air quality observations and information regarding the health effects of air pollution can be found at .
