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DEP declares Ozone Action Day for May 12 in Susquehanna Valley
| A(n) Air Quality Action Day has been declared for Susquehanna Valley Area, PA, on Friday, May 12 Tomorrow’s Forecast Friday, May 12: 101 AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups  Ozone 78 AQI Moderate  Particle Pollution (2.5 microns)Extended Forecast Saturday, May 13: 45 AQI Good  Ozone*** Friday’s Forecast: High pressure will provide another day of mostly sunny skies with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s. Some cloud cover will approach the region from the west later in the day. Winds will become a west to southwesterly breeze. The wildfire smoke that has been aloft but providing a hazy look to the sky over the last few days is expected to be pushed eastward for Friday. Some of this smoke may be mixed down closer to the surface, resulting in concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM-2.5) to climb into the mid-moderate range on average for the day. With the mostly sunny skies, warm temperatures, southwesterly breeze, and concern that some of the wildfire smoke to be mixed down closer to the surface, an Air Quality Action Day (Code Orange) will be declared for ozone for Friday. Concentrations will climb high into the moderate range with some locations reaching Code Orange levels. *** Extended Outlook: An increase in cloud cover and chance for some showers will improve ozone conditions for Saturday as formation will be limited. PM-2.5 concentrations will begin to improve with winds becoming more northerly but may remain at levels inside the moderate range on average for the day. Temperatures will be slightly cooler compared to Friday with highs in the mid-70s. Sunshine will return for Sunday with a further improvement in air quality conditions as winds become more northerly. Temperatures will remain warm into next week with highs in the low to mid-70s. — Roble* You are strongly encouraged to voluntarily help reduce air pollution when an Air Quality Action Day is declared.* Here are some tips for reducing ozone pollution: • Driving less by carpooling or using public transportation; • Combining errands to reduce vehicle trips; • Limiting engine idling; • Refueling cars and trucks after dusk; and • Conserving electricity by setting air conditioning to a higher temperature and turning off lights that are not in use.* Here are some tips for reducing fine particulate matter (PM-2.5) pollution: • Reducing or eliminating fireplace and wood stove use; • Avoiding the open burning of leaves, trash, and other materials; and • Avoiding the use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment. * This air quality forecast was prepared by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).* The DEP’s air quality forecast for the Susquehanna Valley Area can also be found here.* Current air quality monitoring data for the Susquehanna Valley Area and other locations across Pennsylvania can be found at the EPA’s AirNow Interactive Map.* |
Clean Air Board files comments to EPA on PM2.5 standards
March 27, 2023 – The Clean Air Board of Central Pennsylvania submitted comments to the US Environmental Protection Agency on proposed revisions to the air quality standards for fine particulate (soot). CAB urged EPA to tighten the standards to protect vulnerable populations and the general public. Recent medical studies have shown that even low levels of airborne soot pollution can cause harmful health problems. CAB asked EPA to adopt an annual standard of 8 micrograms per cubic meter (8 ug/m3) and a 24-hour standard of 25 micrograms per cubic meter (25 ug/m3). Read the CAB comments.
Air Quality Action Day declared by PA DEP for Susquehanna Valley for Nov. 24
| A(n) Air Quality Action Day has been declared for Susquehanna Valley Area, PA, on Thursday, Nov 24 | ||||
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| Thursday, Nov 24: | 102 AQI | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | | Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) |
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| Friday, Nov 25: | 75 AQI | Moderate | | Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) |
| Saturday, Nov 26: | 50 AQI | Good | | Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) |
| Sunday, Nov 27: | 39 AQI | Good | | Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) |
| Monday, Nov 28: | 34 AQI | Good | | Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) |
Current Conditions: A strong high pressure system over the Mid-Atlantic states is producing sunny skies and mild air this Wednesday afternoon. A morning inversion resulted in elevated fine particle (PM-2.5) levels, and limited mixing this afternoon is keeping overall PM-2.5 in the moderate range. Tonight, another inversion will develop, and fine particle pollution will tend to get trapped close to the surface once more. *** Thanksgiving Day forecast: An Air Quality Action Day will be declared for the day Thursday!! PM-2.5 will end up being highest prior to noon, with slightly better air quality during the afternoon. PM-2.5 concentrations will reach code ORANGE, especially in and around the Lancaster area. Otherwise, skies will be mostly sunny with a mild afternoon. *** Friday’s forecast: A weak cold front will bring more clouds and rain showers to the region Friday. PM-2.5 concentrations will still be elevated during the morning Friday, but increasing afternoon west to northwest winds should keep average concentrations down in the moderate range. |
DEP declares Air Quality Action Day on Oct. 23 for Susquehanna Valley
| A(n) Air Quality Action Day has been declared for Susquehanna Valley Area, PA, on Sunday, Oct 23 | ||||
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| Sunday, Oct 23: | 102 AQI | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | |
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| Monday, Oct 24: | 95 AQI | Moderate | |
Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) |
| Tuesday, Oct 25: | 70 AQI | Moderate | |
Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) |
| Current Conditions: Light winds are producing very little dispersion across the area this Saturday afternoon, and fine particle pollution (PM2.5) levels in the area will end up well into the moderate range. A strong inversion is likely to increase particles again tonight. *** Sunday’s forecast: An Air Quality Action Day will be declared for Sunday! High PM2.5 levels during the morning hours Sunday will send daily averages into the code ORANGE range, mainly across Lancaster County. The highest PM2.5 will come prior to 11 a.m. Sunday morning. A light northeast wind will improve air quality during the afternoon. *** Monday’s forecast: PM2.5 will continue to be an issue as we move into the new workweek. Light south to southeast wind will again not allow for a good deal of mixing, so high moderate air quality is again likely. * |
DEP declares Air Quality Action Day for Aug. 4
| A(n) Air Quality Action Day has been declared for Susquehanna Valley Area, PA, on Thursday, Aug 4 | ||||
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| Thursday, Aug 4: | 102 AQI | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |  |
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| 58 AQI | Moderate |  |
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| Friday, Aug 5: | 60 AQI | Moderate | |
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| 54 AQI | Moderate | |
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| Current Conditions: Mostly sunny skies prevail this Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures close to the 90-degree mark are allowing ozone to move into the lower moderate range today. Low relative humidity is keeping fine particle pollution (PM2.5) down inside the good range. Tonight will be mostly clear with temperatures only falling into the lower 70s. *** Thursday’s forecast: An Air Quality Action Day has been declared for Thursday as it will turn out to be the hottest day of the week with sunshine and a few clouds and temperatures maxing out in the lower and middle 90s. Ozone development will be more rapid, with parts of the area reaching the code ORANGE range during the afternoon. PM2.5 averages will reach the moderate zone. A shower or thunderstorm is possible towards evening. |
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For every thousand people alive on earth, 973 are regularly inhaling toxins. Only 27 are not. Which means, almost certainly, you are too.
Last fall, the World Health Organization lowered its global air quality standard from 10 micrograms of particulate matter per cubic meter to five. Those terms and standards can feel abstract, which makes their meaning a bit hard to fathom. Read more . . .
DEP declares Ozone Air Quality Action Day for Saturday May 21
A(n) Air Quality Action Day has been declared for Susquehanna Valley Area, PA, on Saturday, May 21 Tomorrow’s Forecast Saturday, May 21: 102 AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Ozone 62 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) Extended Forecast Sunday, May 22: 80 AQI Moderate Ozone 56 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 […]
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DEP declares Orange Air Quality Action Day for Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022
DEP Declares Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulate Matter for Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Multiple Areas of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particulate matter for Thursday, January 13, 2022, in the following areas of Pennsylvania:
• The Philadelphia Area, which includes the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia;
• The Lehigh Valley-Berks Area, which includes the counties of Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton; and
• The Susquehanna Valley Area, which includes the counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York.
A moderately strong temperature inversion Thursday morning with calm or very light wind will likely contribute to daily average concentrations of fine particulate matter in the Code Orange range.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Air Quality Index (AQI) provides standardized color codes for forecasting and reporting daily air quality. Green signifies good air quality; Yellow means moderate air quality; Orange represents unhealthy pollution levels for sensitive groups of people; and Red warns of unhealthy pollution levels for all.
An Air Quality Action Day is declared when the AQI is forecasted to be Code Orange or higher. On an Air Quality Action Day, young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems, such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis, are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution and should limit outdoor activities.
Residents and businesses within the Air Quality Action Day areas are strongly encouraged to voluntarily help reduce fine particulate matter air pollution by:
• Reducing or eliminating fireplace and wood stove use;
• Avoiding the open burning of leaves, trash, and other materials; and
• Avoiding the use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment.
