Nova Scotia - Air Quality Health Index - Summary
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Health Message
| Health Risk | Air Quality Health Index | Health Messages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Risk Population* | General Population | ||
| Low Risk | 1-3 | Enjoy your usual outdoor activities. | Ideal air quality for outdoor activities. |
| Moderate Risk | 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 Risk | 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 Risk | 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. |
| Location and sub-locations | Observed Conditions | Forecast Maximums | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday night | Thursday | Thursday night | Friday | ||
| Halifax | 2 Low Risk |
3 Low Risk |
3 Low Risk |
3 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
| 2 Low Risk |
3 Low Risk |
3 Low Risk |
3 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
|
| 3 Low Risk |
3 Low Risk |
3 Low Risk |
3 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
|
| Kentville | 3 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
| Pictou | 2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
| Port Hawkesbury | 2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
| Sydney | 2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
2 Low Risk |
1. Forecast issued at: 5:00 PM ADT Wednesday 22 April 2026
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