Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 4:44PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 9:30pm
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.
A Code PURPLE Air Quality Alert has been issued for Fine
Particulates from midnight EDT tonight until midnight EDT Friday
night.
Health alert: Everyone may experience serious health effects.
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: