Air Quality Alert issued July 17 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 Friday July 17 to 400 PM Saturday July 18
IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front
Range Urban Corridor. Hot and sunny weather will result in
concentrations of ozone reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups category on Friday and Saturday. The highest concentrations
are most likely in the western portions of the Denver Metro area,
including the lower foothills. 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.
Saturday, July 18, 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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