Air Quality Alert issued August 18 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Ozone Action Day Alert.
WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western
Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties
WHEN...400 PM Tuesday August 18 to 400 PM Wednesday August 19
IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front
Range Urban Corridor. Hot and sunny weather with light winds and
limited potential for afternoon storms will allow ozone to reach
levels that are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups on Tuesday and
Wednesday. The highest ozone concentrations are most likely in the
southern and western portions of the Denver Metro area. For
Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit:
https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If
possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting
driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone
pollution through state policies. For more information about
health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit:
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone-pollution-and-your-health
HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms
and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people
with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and
people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged
or heavy outdoor exertion.
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