Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has
issued a code PURPLE air quality alert for Friday, for the Mon
Valley area.
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:
Allegheny
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: