Friday, June 9, 2023

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Schuylkill County for Friday


Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to prompt air quality alerts for Pennsylvania.

AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY JUNE 9TH...

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert for all of central Pennsylvania.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases, and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

This alert covers all of Pennsylvania.