Environment Canada issues air quality warning for Windsor area

A cloudy day in Windsor, Ont., on Thursday, April 27, 2017. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor)

Although conditions today are more overcast, the cloud cover comes alongside a special air quality statement amid wildfires in parts of the country.

Environment Canada says regions including Windsor, Chatham-Kent, Kenora and Sarnia are advised of smoke causing poor air quality and reduced visibility.

The weather agency is advising residents to consider limiting time outdoors and be mindful of smoke exposure symptoms.

- The Canadian Press

Here’s your Windsor area forecast

Saturday: Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 17. UV index 7 or high.

Saturday night: Partly cloudy. Clearing late this evening. Low 6.

Sunday: Sunny. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late in the morning. High 21. UV index 7 or high.

Monday: Sunny. High 24.

Tuesday: Sunny. High 27.

Wednesday: Cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 29.