Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 6:05AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:05am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code RED
Air Quality Alert across the Maryland Eastern Shore, for Fine
Particulates, until midnight EDT tonight.
Air quality is expected to reach code RED, which is unhealthy, and
means everyone should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Those with respiratory and/or heart ailments may experience more
serious health effects.
An Air Quality Alert means that Fine Particulates concentrations
within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. 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: