Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 19 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 9:05pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has declared an
Air Action Day, through midnight EDT Monday night.
Due to observed and forecasted high concentrations of PM 2.5 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/
Area Description:
Wayne; Fayette; Union; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: