Air Quality Alert For Today-Poor Air Quality Around The Area

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in Springfield Illinois has issued an Air Quality Action Day until midnight CDT tonight.

Warm, dry, and sunny weather along with intensifying drought conditions are major contributing factors for ozone formation. Air Quality Index (AQI) forecasts and levels can normally be found at AirNow.gov, but the unique widespread nature of this episode prompted this extra NWS alert. Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Residents are urged to reduce pollution levels.

Air quality forecasts and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found at airnow.gov.