Air Quality Alert issued June 22 at 11:12AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
(EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory through for June 22 and
June 23, for elevated levels of ozone in western counties in
Michigan. Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range.

The Air Quality Advisory is in effect for the following counties in
southwest Michigan…

Berrien and Cass

We are in the peak of ozone season, and the current forecast shows
ozone-conducive conditions for Sunday and Monday. Surface
temperatures in the 90s, coupled with ample sunshine and southwest
winds, create an environment favorable for ozone development along
the Lake Michigan shoreline.

It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor
activities, especially those with respiratory diseases such as
asthma.

People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to
ozone formation. These activities include:
* refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling;
* using gasoline powered lawn equipment;
* using charcoal lighter fluid.

Positive activities include:
* driving less;
* telecommuting;
* walking or bike riding;
* delaying or combining errands;
* using water-based paints.

For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site:
https://air-egle.hub.arcgis.com/

For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPA’s Air Now site:
https://www.airnow.gov/