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Air quality alert issued for central Ohio as wind transports wildfire smoke

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) Central Ohio is under an air quality alert Saturday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) issued the air quality alert early Saturday afternoon due to northeasterly winds that are expected to transport Canadian wildfire smoke into central Ohio. MORPC said this will combine with increased [ ]
An air quality alert has been issued for central and southern Minnesota due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, effective until 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency warns that the air quality may reach the red category, considered unhealthy for everyone, particularly affecting sensitive groups like children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues. People are advised to limit outdoor activities, keep windows and doors closed, and use air conditioning on recirculate mode to minimize exposure to the polluted air.

Read the Full WCMH Article at:
[ https://www.yahoo.com/news/air-quality-alert-issued-central-190835865.html ]