Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 5:48PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code ORANGE
Air Quality Alert across the Maryland Eastern Shore...for Ground
Level Ozone...until midnight EDT Thursday night.
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from
asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly.
The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous
activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles please
visit the Maryland Department of the Environment Web Site at
http:www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/
Area Description:
Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: