Air Quality Alert for Wayne; Fayette; Union +1 more
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What you need to know
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What is happening
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has declared an Air Action Day, through midnight EDT tonight. Due to observed and forecasted high concentrations of PM2.5 values in the area, recommendations are for the public to avoid or limit outdoor exposure to wildfire smoke, reduce or avoid exertion or heavy...
What the bulletin says to do
No separate action instruction was included in this NWS record. Read the complete official bulletin and follow local authorities.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has declared an Air Action Day, through midnight EDT tonight. Due to observed and forecasted high concentrations of PM2.5 values in the area, recommendations are for the public to avoid or limit outdoor exposure to wildfire smoke, reduce or avoid exertion or heavy work outdoors and keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. 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. For additional actions and information, please visit the IDEM Smog page at: https://www.in.gov/idem/airmonitoring/smogwatch/
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Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 1:20AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wilmington OH. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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