Zion, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued a Red
Forecast Air Pollution Action Day for today, Thursday July 16th for
the AirNow AQI forecast sectors of Rockford and all 6 Chicago area
forecast sectors.

This Red Forecast Air Pollution Action Day is declared due to a
forecast of Unhealthy-Red category particulates and or ozone on
Thursday July 16th. Northern IL is expected to be on the edge of a
thick plume of surface smoke moving in from the north and cleaner air
to the south. There is some uncertainty in how far south the smoke
progresses and the duration of the poor air quality as this dividing
line may meander in and out of Northern IL through Friday. With this
in mind, those with air quality concerns or outdoor plans are
encouraged to check current NowCast readings or sign up for
EnviroFlash alerts on AirNow.gov.

Unhealthy - Everyone should reduced prolonged activities or heavy
exertion outdoors. Active children, older adults, and people with
pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma should avoid
prolonged activities or heavy exertion outdoors.

Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality
forecasts, current air quality, and tips on how you can reduce your
emissions can be found at www.airnow.gov.

Media contact...Illinois EPA.