Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 2:49PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 11:49am
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has issued an Air Quality
Alert for Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin and Licking counties in
Central Ohio, until 9 PM EDT this evening.
Levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy
standards.
On Alert days, help reduce ozone by taking the following actions:
* Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead of
driving alone.
* Refuel your vehicle after 8 pm.
* Do not idle your vehicle, exhaust contributes to air pollution.
* Mow your lawn in the evening hours and avoid the use of
gas-powered lawn equipment.
For additional information, please visit the Mid-Ohio Regional
Planning Commission's website at morpc.org/airquality
Area Description:
Delaware; Franklin; Licking; Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: