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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange air quality alert for the Pittsburgh area on Monday due to high temperatures, leftover smoke, and increased ozone concentrations. The alert advises young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems to limit outdoor activities.
The Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Monday in Pennsylvania due to smoke from Canadian wildfires impacting air quality. Young children, older residents, and those with respiratory problems are advised to limit outdoor activities. The fine particulate matter causing the Air Quality Action Day can come from various sources, including construction sites, fields, and fires, with power plants and vehicles being major contributors. To mitigate the impact, people are encouraged to avoid open burning and the use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment.
The National Mall fireworks show in Washington, DC, has left behind lingering smoke and triggered air quality alerts, with a "Code Orange" forecast through Thursday. The pollution from the fireworks and ground-level ozone have contributed to unhealthy air quality, particularly for sensitive groups. The region was initially under a "Code Red" alert, which was later downgraded to a "Code Purple" before being downgraded again. People are advised to limit time outside and check the current air quality.
The state Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for all of Pennsylvania due to continuing smoke from Canadian wildfires. The alert indicates that air pollution concentrations are unhealthy for sensitive groups, and people with respiratory problems, young children, and seniors are advised to limit outdoor activities. The highest concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are expected during the early overnight hours. This marks the third consecutive day of air quality alerts in western Pennsylvania, and local conditions could reach Code Red. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection encourages individuals to help reduce air pollution by avoiding open burning and the use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment.
The states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware are under air quality alerts due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Pennsylvania and Delaware are experiencing a Code Red for air quality, while New Jersey is under a Code Orange. The smoke is expected to dissipate in the evening, but visibility is limited in some areas. Officials recommend checking Airnow.gov for the latest air quality reports. Sensitive groups are advised to avoid outdoor activities, and wearing masks and using air purifiers are recommended. The Canadian wildfires have caused the worst wildfire season in nearly 30 years, with over 250 "out of control" blazes burning across the country.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for western Pennsylvania and a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for eastern Pennsylvania due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Several counties are forecasted to have poor air quality, and residents, especially those with respiratory problems, are advised to limit outdoor activities. The smoke from the wildfires has also caused poor air quality in other states, including Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
A Code Orange Air Quality Forecast Advisory has been issued for the Greater Memphis Area due to high ozone levels, which are expected to exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The advisory will last throughout Tuesday, June 27. MATA will reduce all modes of transportation to 25-cents for Tuesday only as a result. Children and adults with respiratory disease such as asthma are particularly encouraged to limit their outdoor activities on Tuesday and everybody is encouraged to reduce their driving time, especially during peak hours. The rest of the week will see hotter and more humid weather with dangerous heat indices.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Action Day for air quality in Western Pennsylvania due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Sensitive groups of people are advised to limit outdoor activities. Air quality levels are predicted to exceed 130 on Friday, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.