| Air Quality Health Index categories and values | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | + |
| Low risk (1 - 3) |
Moderate risk (4 - 6) |
High risk (7 - 10) |
Very high risk |
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| Station | Current | Forecast maximums | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 8:00 am | Friday | Friday night | Saturday | |
| Barrie | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Belleville | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Brampton | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Brantford | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Burlington | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Chatham | 2 low risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 6 moderate risk |
| Cornwall | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk |
| Dorset | 3 low risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Grand Bend | 3 low risk | 6 moderate risk | 6 moderate risk | 6 moderate risk |
| Guelph | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Hamilton Downtown | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Hamilton Mountain | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Hamilton West | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Kingston | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Kitchener | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| London | 3 low risk | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Milton | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Mississauga | 3 low risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Newmarket | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| North Bay | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk | 3 low risk |
| Oakville | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Oshawa | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Ottawa Downtown | 5 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk | 4 moderate risk |
| Parry Sound | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Peterborough | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Port Stanley | 3 low risk | 6 moderate risk | 6 moderate risk | 6 moderate risk |
| Sarnia | 3 low risk | 6 moderate risk | 6 moderate risk | 6 moderate risk |
| Sault Ste. Marie | 3 low risk | 4 moderate risk | 3 low risk | 4 moderate risk |
| St. Catharines | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Sudbury | 3 low risk | 4 moderate risk | 3 low risk | 4 moderate risk |
| Thunder Bay | 1 low risk | 3 low risk | 3 low risk | 2 low risk |
| Tiverton | 3 low risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 6 moderate risk |
| Toronto Downtown | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Toronto East | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Toronto North | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Toronto West | 4 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk |
| Windsor Downtown | 3 low risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 6 moderate risk |
| Windsor West | 2 low risk | 5 moderate risk | 5 moderate risk | 6 moderate risk |
| Health risk | Air Quality Health Index | Health messages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| At risk population* | General population | ||
| Low | 1 - 3 | Enjoy your usual outdoor activities. | Ideal air quality for outdoor activities. |
| Moderate | 4 - 6 | Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you are experiencing symptoms. | No need to modify your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
| High | 7 - 10 | Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also take it easy. | Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
| Very high | Above 10 | Avoid strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also avoid outdoor physical exertion. | Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
* People with heart or breathing problems are at greater risk. Follow your doctor's usual advice about exercising and managing your condition.
AQHI readings and forecasts are also available on Environment and Climate Change Canada website.
You can also get AQHI readings from recorded telephone messages by dialing 1-800-387-7768 (toll-free) or 416-246-0411 in Toronto.
