Special air quality statement in effect

The sunrise is seen through wildfire smoke over Peche Island on June12, 2025. (Source: Mark Hewer)

A special air quality statement is in effect for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.

Environment Canada says smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.

Smoke from forest fires over the Prairies will continue to affect southern Ontario today, and air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour.

The weather authority said the air quality is expected to improve from northeast to southwest today.

Residents 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. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.

Here’s a look at the rest of the forecast

Thursday: A few showers ending this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud. Local smoke. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 24. Humidex 28. UV index 8 or very high.

Thursday Night: Clear. Local smoke this evening. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light after midnight. Low 12.

Friday: Sunny. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h in the morning. High 24. Humidex 25. UV index 9 or very high.

Saturday: Sunny. High 26.

Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 28.

Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 28.

Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 28.