Kitzmiller, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR SUNDAY JULY 19 2026...

The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code
ORANGE Air Quality Alert Monday for Western Maryland.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and
the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level ozone
and fine particles visit the web site
mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx