Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 4:24PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality
Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT Friday
night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality
through Friday. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the
Air Quality Index to be in the 'Unhealthy' range. Hourly concentrations
at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor
activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory
conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing,
coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose,
throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental
Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Area Description:
Lucas; Wood; Ottawa; Sandusky; Erie; Hancock; Seneca; Huron; Wyandot; Crawford; Richland; Ashland; Wayne; Stark; Marion; Morrow; Holmes; Knox
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: