Environment Canada and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness has issued special air quality statements for Annapolis, Queens, Lunenburg and Kings County.
Smoke associated with a forest fire in the vicinity of Seven Mile Lake in Western Nova Scotia is being carried southward over portions of Annapolis and Queens County today.
An approaching frontal feature tonight will result in a wind shift which will redirect smoke into Lunenburg County overnight, and into Kings County on Wednesday.
Reduced air quality can be expected downwind and in the vicinity of the smoke plume.
Higher pollution levels are expected to persist through Wednesday.
Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath.
Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk.
Stay inside if you have difficulty breathing.
