Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 9:01AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 7:01am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has issued an Air
Quality Action Day for high levels of Fine Particles PM 2.5 in the
air for the following Southwest Indiana counties,
Vanderburgh, Posey, Warrick, Spencer, Gibson, and Pike.
This alert is IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING.
Due to observed and forecasted high concentration of PM 2.5 readings
in the area, the public is recommended 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.
Please visit the Indiana Department of Environmental Management
website for recommended actions at www.smogwatch.in.gov.
Area Description:
Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: