Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 19 at 11:29AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 8:29am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has issued
a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for portions of northern West
Virginia due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means 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 strenuous activity or
exercise outdoors.
Check the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency`s www.AirNow.gov
website for current air monitor readings.
Area Description:
Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Ritchie; Doddridge; Harrison; Taylor; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: