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Air Quality Alert
Issued: 3:18 PM Jun. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR SATURDAY JUNE 21...

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
(EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory for Saturday June 21,
for elevated levels of ozone in parts of southwest Michigan.
Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range.

The Air Quality Advisory is in effect for the following counties in
southwest Michigan...

Berrien and Cass

We are in the peak of ozone season, and the current forecast shows
ozone-conducive conditions for Saturday. Surface temperatures in the
90s, coupled with ample sunlight and southwest winds, create an
environment favorable for ozone development along the Lake Michigan
shoreline.

It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor
activities, especially those with respiratory diseases such as
asthma.

People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to
ozone formation. These activities include:
* refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling;
* using gasoline powered lawn equipment;
* using charcoal lighter fluid.

Positive activities include:
* driving less;
* telecommuting;
* walking or bike riding;
* delaying or combining errands;
* using water-based paints.

For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site:
https://air-egle.hub.arcgis.com/

For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPA's Air Now site:
https://www.airnow.gov/

Extreme Heat Watch
Issued: 7:55 AM Jun. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between
95 and 106 possible. The hottest conditions are expected on Sunday
and Monday.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Consecutive days of excessive heat and
humidity combined with very warm low temperatures in the 70s can
be especially hazardous for vulnerable populations as the
overnight hours provide little relief from the heat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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