Kewanee, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Areawide
Air Pollution Action Day for Sunday July 19th for portions of
Illinois.

An Areawide Air Pollution Action Day is declared when weather conditions
are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are forecast
to be at OR ABOVE the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category in
all or nearly all Illinois AQI forecast sectors.

Areas both inside and outside of the Action Day coverage area may
experience smoke/PM2.5 to a varying degree and duration today. Those
with air quality concerns or anyone in Illinois with outdoor plans
is encouraged to check current NowCast readings or sign up for
EnviroFlash alerts on AirNow.gov. Before going outside, checking the
NowCast AQI will help identify periods of both poor and cleaner air
quality regardless of the level of the daily forecasted AQI.

AQI Category Guidance

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) - Members of sensitive groups
may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to
be affected.

Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense.
Itbs OK to be active outdoors, but take more breaks. Watch for
symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with asthma:
Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine handy.
People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness
of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you
have any of these, contact your health care provider.

Unhealthy - Sensitive groups: Avoid long or intense outdoor
activities. Consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors.

Everyone else: Reduce long or intense activities. Take more breaks
during outdoor activities.

Air quality forecasts and current air quality can be found at
www.airnow.gov

Media Contact... Illinois EPA