Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 10:01PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a
Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Ground Level Ozone, until midnight
EDT tonight.
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:
Lawrence; Butler; Beaver; Allegheny; Armstrong; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette; Fayette Ridges; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: