Code Orange Air Quality Alert For Jefferson & Shelby Counties
There is a Code Orange Air Quality Alert in effect for Jefferson and Shelby counties throughout the day, as Ozone levels will top out at 105.
Sensitive groups: Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Take more breaks, do less intense activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. Schedule outdoor activities in the morning when ozone is lower.
People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep quick relief medicine handy.
Key Facts to Know About Ozone:
Ozone in the air we breathe can cause serious health problems, including breathing difficulty, asthma attacks, lung damage, and early death.
Ozone forms in the sun, usually on hot summer days. Ozone is worse in the afternoon and early evening, so plan outdoor activities for the morning.
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