DEP declares Ozone Air Quality Action Day on July 29
| A(n) Air Quality Action Day has been declared for Susquehanna Valley Area, PA, on Monday, Jul 29 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow’s Forecast | ||||
| Monday, Jul 29: | 105 AQI | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |  | Ozone |
| 63 AQI | Moderate |  | Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) | |
| Extended Forecast | ||||
| Tuesday, Jul 30: | 54 AQI | Moderate | | Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) |
| 50 AQI | Good |  | Ozone | |
| Wednesday, Jul 31: | Moderate | | Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) | |
| Good | | Ozone | ||
Current Conditions: At 5 p.m. EDT this Sunday afternoon, skies were mostly sunny with temperatures around 90 degrees. Ozone and fine particle (PM2.5) concentrations were in the moderate range. The heat will continue Monday, then things turn unsettled Tuesday into Wednesday with opportunities for much needed rainfall. Here are the forecast details: *** Monday’s forecast: AN AIR QUALITY ACTION DAY IS IN EFFECT FOR MONDAY!! Mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the lower to middle 90s will result in ozone maximums in the code ORANGE range during the afternoon. Sensitive persons are urged to limit outdoor activity during the afternoon hours. PM2.5 will remain in the moderate range through the day. *** Extended forecast: Better air quality is in store Tuesday into Wednesday as things turn more unsettled with the chance for showers and thunderstorms. Air quality will average in the upper good to perhaps low moderate range. The heat returns late this week with ozone concentrations again rising by Thursday.—McAuliffe |
* 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.
* For information on the Air Quality Index (AQI) and the health effects of ozone and PM-2.5, visit the EPA’s AirNow AQI & Health webpage.
