Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for PA on Thursday
• A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day is in effect for Southwest Pennsylvania due to wildfire smoke and high ozone levels.
• Sensitive groups like children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues should limit outdoor activities.
• Residents are encouraged to stay informed, reduce pollution, and take precautions to protect their health.
Air quality alert issued for Southwest Pennsylvania
A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day has been issued for Southwest Pennsylvania this Thursday due to the combined impact of wildfire smoke, high temperatures, and light winds. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared the alert in response to hazy skies caused by smoke drifting from wildfires, coupled with high temperatures expected to reach near 90°F. These conditions are anticipated to elevate ozone levels across the region.
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