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 Purple Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates, until midnight
EDT tonight.
A code PURPLE air quality alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the local region are very unhealthy 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:
Mercer; Venango; Forest; Lawrence; Butler; Clarion; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: