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A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for metro Atlanta due to pollution mixing with sunshine, creating ground-level ozone. The alert indicates unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease, children, older adults, and those who spend a significant amount of time outdoors. The worst times to be outside will be throughout Thursday afternoon.
An air quality alert has been issued for Metro Detroit due to expected elevated levels of ground-level ozone. Pollutants are expected to combine with warm temperatures to create “bad” ozone across Metro Detroit. People in sensitive groups can avoid the poor air quality by limiting time outdoors and keeping windows closed. On an ozone action day, people are urged to avoid activities that can lead to ozone formation, including refueling vehicles, using gas-powered lawn equipment, and using charcoal lighter fluid.