Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 5:10PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 2:10pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code
RED Air Quality Alert Friday for the Maryland suburban DC region.
A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general
population. 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 visit the web site
mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx
Area Description:
Prince Georges; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Central and Southeast Howard
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: