Now we still have some patchy, dense fog around the region, but also that hes already taking over with the sunshine but still some fog lingering. It is slowly burning off this morning right now, 66 degrees. It is warm, humidity is up a tad, it’s not oppressive, but you’re gonna feel it out there temperatures today, getting in the mid to upper eighties hazy sunshine expected.
Code Orange Air Quality Action Day issued for western Pa. due to smoke from wildfires in Canada
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particulate matter for Tuesday in most of western Pennsylvania.The alert was issued for Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Read the full alert for your county.The DEP said smoke from wildfires in northern and western Canada, along with light winds, will likely contribute to daily average concentrations of fine particulate matter in the Code Orange range on Tuesday.Thick fog was hanging around downtown Pittsburgh on Tuesday morning, as the sun tried to break through the haze. (See the video from our WTAE Action Cam in the video player below.)An Air Quality Action Day is issued when the air quality index is forecast to be Code Orange or higher. On an Air Quality Action Day, young children, the elderly and those with respiratory problems, such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis, are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution and should limit outdoor activities.Residents and businesses within the Air Quality Action Day areas are strongly encouraged to voluntarily help reduce air pollution by:Reducing or eliminating fireplace and wood stove useAvoiding the open burning of leaves, trash and other materialsAvoiding the use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipmentFor more information, visit DEP at www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/AQPartnersWeb, EPA’s AirNow at www.airnow.gov or the Allegheny County Health Department at www.alleghenycounty.us/airquality.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particulate matter for Tuesday in most of western Pennsylvania.
The alert was issued for Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Read the full alert for your county.
The DEP said smoke from wildfires in northern and western Canada, along with light winds, will likely contribute to daily average concentrations of fine particulate matter in the Code Orange range on Tuesday.
Thick fog was hanging around downtown Pittsburgh on Tuesday morning, as the sun tried to break through the haze. (See the video from our WTAE Action Cam in the video player below.)
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An Air Quality Action Day is issued when the air quality index is forecast to be Code Orange or higher. On an Air Quality Action Day, young children, the elderly and those with respiratory problems, such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis, are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution and should limit outdoor activities.
Residents and businesses within the Air Quality Action Day areas are strongly encouraged to voluntarily help reduce air pollution by:
- Reducing or eliminating fireplace and wood stove use
- Avoiding the open burning of leaves, trash and other materials
- Avoiding the use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment
For more information, visit DEP at www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/AQPartnersWeb, EPA’s AirNow at www.airnow.gov or the Allegheny County Health Department at www.alleghenycounty.us/airquality.