Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
The West Virginia Department of the Environment has issued a Code
ORANGE Air Quality Alert Monday for parts of the state due to smoke
from Canadian wildfires.
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from
asthma, heart disease or other lung disease and the elderly. 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:
Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: