Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 5:30am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code
RED Air Quality Alert Friday for
Southern Maryland.
A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general
population. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone
and fine particles visit the web site
mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx
Area Description:
Charles; St. Marys; Calvert
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: