Long Creek, SC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has
issued a Code Orange Fine Particulates Action Day for the Upstate
region region of South Carolina, until midnight EDT Thursday night.

Southerly winds on the west side of high pressure centered just off
the Southeast coast will continue to transport smoke from the
southern Georgia wildfires into South Carolina. As stable conditions
develop tonight, smoke is expected to expand in coverage and become
noticeable. Smoke from the wildfires is expected to continue to
affect the region on Thursday.

South Carolina DES recommends that individuals with respiratory
health issues limit time spend outdoors and/or move all activities
indoors to avoid the smoke or fine particulates. Keep windows and
doors closed. Run an air conditioner if you have one but keep the
fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor
smoke and fine particulates from getting inside.

For more information about fine particulates, please visit:
https://fire.airnow.gov.