Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 19 at 11:06AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 8:06am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air
Quality Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert for
Sunday July 19th for northern West Virginia and the West Virginia
panhandle.
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 additional information, please visit the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality Division website
at: http://dep.wv.gov/daq/
Area Description:
Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: