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Other Weather Alerts |
| Type |
Air Quality Alert |
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| Issued By |
NWS Paducah KY |
| Issuing Time |
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:42:00 PDT |
| Broadcast Time |
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:42:00 PDT |
| Valid Until |
Thu, 29 Aug 2024 03:00:00 PDT |
| Brief Description |
Air Quality Alert |
| Detailed Description |
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has called for an Air Quality Action Day for high levels of Ozone in the air for today August 28th, and Thursday August 29, for the following Southwest Indiana counties, Vanderburgh, Posey, Warrick, Spencer, Gibson, and Pike. This alert is IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THURSDAY. An Ozone Alert is issued when a combination of high temperatures, light winds and other factors are expected to produce conditions where high levels of ozone emissions may exceed federally mandated standards. Here are some recommended actions that the public can take to reduce Ozone emissions: * Walk, bike, carpool, or use public transportation * Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip * Avoid refueling your vehicle or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7 pm * Turn off your engine when idling for more than 30 seconds * Conserve energy by turning off lights or setting the air conditioner to 75 degrees or above. Anyone sensitive to changes in air quality may be affected when Ozone levels are high. Children, the elderly, and anyone with heart or lung conditions should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors. |
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