Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 1:08AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 10:08pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a
Code RED Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates until midnight EDT
tonight.
A Code RED Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations
within the region are unhealthy, and the general public may
experience mild health effects. Members of sensitive groups may
experience more serious health effects. 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
www.airnow.gov and www.aqpartners.state.pa.us.
Area Description:
Bradford; Susquehanna; Northern Wayne; Wyoming; Lackawanna; Luzerne; Pike; Southern Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Binghamton NY
Sender: