An Air Quality Alert has been issued in Louisville for Thursday, April 13. Ozone pollution and fine particle pollution are forecast to be at levels that are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
Due to smoke impacts from wildfires nearby in Kentucky, the air quality alert issued for today has been updated to include fine particle pollution (PM2.5).
Sensitive groups include children, older adults, those with lung disease, heart disease, and any other residents that are active outdoors. Those in these groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, take more breaks, and do less intense activities. Others are not likely to be affected, but should also be aware of symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, or other respiratory issues.
Thursday, April 13, is an Air Quality Alert Day for ozone in Louisville/Southern Indiana. Forecasters believe ozone will be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (orange) range. Sensitive groups include seniors, children, and people with breathing ailments like asthma and COPD. #AirQuality #helptheair #IdleFree #asthma #alert #forecast #ozone
An Air Quality Alert has been issued in Louisville for Thursday, November 10. Due to potential smoke impacts from nearby fires. Fine Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is forecast to be at levels that are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
Sensitive groups include children, older adults, and those with heart or lung disease. Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. While others are less likely to be affected, all should monitor air quality and be aware of symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, or other respiratory issues.
An Air Quality Alert is issued for Wednesday, June 30, 2022. Ozone is expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (seniors, children, and people with heart and/or lung disease).
An Air Quality Alert is issued for Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Ozone is expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (seniors, children, and people with heart and/or lung disease).