Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 5:51PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code RED Air
Quality Alert across the Maryland Eastern Shore, for Fine
Particulates, until midnight EDT Friday night.
Air quality is expected to reach code RED, which is unhealthy, and
means everyone should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Those with respiratory and/or heart ailments may experience more
serious health effects.
An Air Quality Alert means that Fine Particulates concentrations
within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For
more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles please
visit the Maryland Department of the Environment Web Site at
http:www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/
Area Description:
Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: