Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 19 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has
issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Monday, for the Mon
Valley area.
A code ORANGE air quality alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity.
For more information on ground-level ozone and
fine particles, visit http://www.airnow.gov and
https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/AQPartnersWeb/
Area Description:
Allegheny
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: