Air Quality Alert issued June 1 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services in Columbia SC has issued a Code Orange Ground Level Ozone Action Day for the Upstate and Catawba regions region of South Carolina, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday. Conditions will be favorable for elevated ozone levels Monday. An ozone action day means that atmospheric conditions will likely produce unhealthy concentrations of ground level ozone air pollution. A Code Orange forecast indicates that ground level ozone concentrations are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, which includes people with lung disease, older adults, and children. Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or
Air Quality Alert issued June 1 at 3:47PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has issued a Code Orange Ozone Action Day for the Catawba and Upstate regions of South Carolina in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday. A combination of primed ozone formation conditions, owing to a lack of both morning cloud cover and excess moisture being introduced into the environment with the addition of a lack of pollutant dispersion characteristics from low wind speeds and a very stable atmosphere are anticipated to bring action level ozone concentrations to the defined forecast regions. This has been further compounded by higher than projected
Air Quality Alert issued June 1 at 9:58AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Monday June 2, for elevated levels of fine particulates (PM2.5) produced from wildfires in Canada. Pollutants are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. The alert is in effect for the following Michigan Counties, Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island, Eastern Mackinac, Western Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Central Chippewa, and Western Chippewa. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory diseases such as asthma. Monitor for symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in
Air Quality Alert issued June 1 at 10:38PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Monday June 2, for elevated levels of fine particulates (PM2.5) produced from wildfires in Canada. Pollutants are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. The alert is in effect for the following Michigan Counties, Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island, Eastern Mackinac, Western Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Central Chippewa, and Western Chippewa. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory diseases such as asthma. Monitor for symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in
Air Quality Alert issued June 1 at 9:59AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Monday June 2, for elevated levels of fine particulates (PM2.5). Pollutants are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. The alert is in effect for the following Michigan Counties, Menominee, Keweenaw, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette, Baraga, Southern Schoolcraft, Northern Houghton, Delta, Ontonagon, Gogebic, Luce, Alger, Northern Schoolcraft, and Southern Houghton. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory diseases such as asthma. Monitor for symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in
Air Quality Alert issued May 31 at 1:50PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke. * WHERE...in the Temecula and Aguanga valleys. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on fire activity and local weather conditions. * WHEN...from noon Saturday until 8 AM Sunday. * IMPACTS... Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are
Air Quality Alert issued May 31 at 1:54PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
AQAFWD The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Sunday, June 1, 2025. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Sunday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts (www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/ozonefacts) Air North Texas: (www.airnorthtexas.org) EPA Air Now (www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action.local_state&STATEID=45&TAB=0) Take care of Texas (www.takecareoftexas.org) North Central
Air Quality Alert issued May 31 at 1:51PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
AQAHGX The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for Sunday, June 1, 2025. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas on Sunday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA Take Care of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean
Air Quality Alert issued May 31 at 10:44AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* 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 and east central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Monday. * 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...Smoke will continue to move southeastward into Minnesota. The air quality may briefly increase Sunday morning before another round of heavy smoke arrives
Air Quality Alert issued May 30 at 3:01PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
* WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups level. * WHERE...All of central, east-central, north-central, and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Through 6:00 AM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air quality will degrade from north to south today as Canadian wildfire smoke pushes in ahead of a cold front. Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) AQI (Orange category) is expected for much of the state, with the potential to reach Unhealthy AQI (Red category). Areas to the southwest (mostly along the Mississippi River valley) will have the best chance to remain in Moderate AQI today. The front will move