Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 12:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants.
WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western
Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties
WHEN...400 PM Wednesday August 05 to 400 PM Thursday August 06
IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for
the Front Range Urban Corridor. Ozone is expected to be in the
Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Wednesday and
Thursday. The highest concentrations of ozone are most likely in
the southern and western portions of the Denver Metro area. Fine
particulate concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate
category on Wednesday, and in the Moderate to Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups range on Thursday. 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.
Thursday, August 6, 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
in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and
premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and
older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and
children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
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