Gulfport, MS Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
CDT TONIGHT...

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is forecasting a
Ozone Advisory Day for Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties.

Weather conditions will be favorable for the formation of ozone. The
Air Quality Index indicates that ozone will be at the Orange level
which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Increasing ozone levels may
cause unhealthy air quality during afternoon hours. Active children
and adults, the elderly, and people with respiratory diseases such
as asthma should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion.

Please take whatever voluntary steps you can to reduce emissions
that contribute to ozone formation. Drive less and make sure your
automobile is in good working condition. Make sure your gas cap is
tight. Wait until after 6 PM to refuel your vehicle and use gas
powered lawn equipment. More information about current air quality
and what you can do to help prevent ozone formation is available at
the D E Q website opc.deq.state.ms.us/aqi.