Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 6:45am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code
PURPLE Air Quality Alert Friday for
the Hagerstown area.
A Code Purple Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region are very unhealthy for the
general population. The risk of health effects is increased
for everyone. 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:
Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: