Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 9:02AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until 11 PM EDT this evening. Particle pollution levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Friday. Smoke from wildfires in Canada will linger in the northern region today. Outside of the northern areas, air quality is moderate for particle pollution. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
The Air Pollution Action Day declared by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT. A Chicago area "Air Pollution Action Day" is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category of the Air Quality Index for multiple days. Wildfire smoke is expected to continue to have an impact on particulate levels with daily 24 hour AQI forecasts at USG or higher through this evening. USG category - Active children and
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 11:26AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day for Friday June 6th and Saturday June 7th. Air Quality Action Days for PM 2.5 have now been issued through Saturday, mainly due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The associated fine particulate levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exposure. Here are some recommended actions that the public can take: * Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation. * Avoid using the drive-through
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared Air Quality Action Day, in effect for Friday June 6. An Air Quality Action Day for PM 2.5 has been issued for Friday June 6th, mainly due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The associated fine particulate levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exposure. Here are some recommended actions that the public can take: * Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation. * Avoid using the drive-through and
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 9:41AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: Fairfield from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground Level Ozone. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection recommends that
Air Quality Alert issued June 5 at 1:17PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups level. WHERE...Lake Michigan Shoreline WHEN...From noon Thursday through noon Friday Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense. It is OK to be active outdoors but take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations
Air Quality Alert issued June 5 at 11:59AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette and Oconto. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups level. WHERE...Lake Michigan Shoreline WHEN...Until noon Friday Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense. It is OK to be active outdoors but take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or
Air Quality Alert issued June 5 at 1:39PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Advisory due to elevated particulate matter from Canadian wildfire smoke across West Virgina until 10 PM EDT this evening. Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. An Air Quality Advisory means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Air Quality Alert issued June 5 at 1:31PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Advisory due to elevated particulate matter from Canadian wildfire smoke across West Virgina until 10 PM EDT this evening. Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. An Air Quality Advisory means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Air Quality Alert issued June 5 at 1:06PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category. * WHERE...North central, northwest, and northeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An east-to-west band of heavy Canadian wildfire smoke will drift further south into northern Minnesota behind a cold front through the day and