Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 9:09PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for ozone and particle pollution until 11 PM EDT Thursday. Ozone levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Thursday, June 5th. In addition, particle pollution levels are expected to be moderate statewide due to wildfire smoke. It is important to remember that even in areas with moderate levels of ozone and particle pollution, the health impacts will be compounded by the effects of heat and humidity. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 2:35AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for ozone from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Thursday. Ozone levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Wednesday, June 4th and Thursday, June 5th. In addition, particle pollution levels are expected to be moderate statewide due to wildfire smoke. It is important to remember that even in areas with moderate levels of ozone and particle pollution the health impacts will be compounded by the effects of heat and humidity. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 12:39PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, in effect for Thursday June 5th. An Air Quality Action Day for PM 2.5 has been issued, 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 combine errands into
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 11:34AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, in effect for Thursday June 5th. An Air Quality Action Day for PM 2.5 has been issued, mainly due 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 combine errands into one
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 12:54PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has declared an Air Pollution Action Day for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT THURSDAY NIGHT. 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 the daily 24-hour AQI forecast expected to remain in the USG category today and tomorrow. Active
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 4:17PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Air Quality Action Day remains in effect for the following counties: Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and Northern New London, until 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 10:16AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone, until 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Action day means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website at: https://portal.ct.gov/deep
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 9:40AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Ground Level Ozone until 11 PM EDT this evening. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an air quality index value of 100 for 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 New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to
Air Quality Alert issued June 3 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for all of central, north-central and northeast Wisconsin. * WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy level. * WHERE...All of Wisconsin * WHEN...Until noon Wednesday Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. 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 unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone
Air Quality Alert issued June 3 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to