Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 5:00am
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 local region are unhealthful for the general population.
The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity.
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles, visit
http://www.airnow.gov and https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/AQPartnersWeb/
Area Description:
Beaver; Allegheny; Armstrong; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette; Fayette Ridges; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: