Air Quality Alert issued May 15 at 3:10PM 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...200 PM Friday May 15 to 1200 AM Saturday May 16
IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front
Range Urban Corridor. Ozone may reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups category on Friday. The highest concentrations are expected
in Denver, Greeley, and surrounding areas. Stronger winds on
Saturday will limit ozone, and Good to Moderate concentrations are
expected. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and
advisories, visit:
https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If
possible, please help us reduce pollution by limiting driving gas
and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 PM Saturday, May 16,
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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