The sun is shining and dust is rising.

An air quality advisory has been issued for the dust bowl that is Vernon, effective Friday, Feb. 9.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority has issued a dust advisory 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.

害羞草研究所淟evels tend to be highest around busy roads and industrial operations,害羞草研究所� the advisory reads.

Exposure is particularly a concern for individuals with chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, 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.

害羞草研究所淪taying indoors helps to reduce particulate matter exposure.害羞草研究所�

Concentrations of dust in Vernon are measured at 68.2, more than double that of Kelowna at 27.3 and Castlegar at 28. Golden害羞草研究所檚 concentration is measured at 19.7.

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