Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 12:36PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Areawide
Air Pollution Action Day for Sunday July 19th for portions of
Illinois.
An Areawide Air Pollution Action Day is declared when weather conditions
are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are forecast
to be at OR ABOVE the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category in
all or nearly all Illinois AQI forecast sectors.
Areas both inside and outside of the Action Day coverage area may
experience smoke/PM2.5 to a varying degree and duration both later
today and Sunday. Those with air quality concerns or anyone in
Illinois with outdoor plans is encouraged to check current NowCast
readings or sign up for EnviroFlash alerts on AirNow.gov. Before
going outside, checking the NowCast AQI will help identify periods of
both poor and cleaner air quality regardless of the level of the
daily forecasted AQI.
AQI Category Guidance
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) - Members of sensitive groups may
experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be
affected. Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less
intense. Its OK to be active outdoors, but take more breaks. Watch
for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with
asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine
handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations,
shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem.
If you have any of these, contact your health care provider.
Unhealthy - Sensitive groups: Avoid long or intense outdoor activities.
Consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors. Everyone else:
Reduce long or intense activities. Take more breaks during outdoor
activities.
Media Contact... Illinois EPA
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