Jane Lew, WV Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine
Particulates for West Virgina until midnight EDT Saturday night.
Elevated fine particulate matter levels are anticipated to drop as
the day goes on Saturday.

A code Orange air quality alert means members of sensitive groups may
experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be
affected, but sensitive groups should take additional precautions.
These groups include children, the elderly, and people suffering from
asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The effects of air
pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor exercise or strenuous
activity.

Check the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency`s www.AirNow.gov
website for current air monitor readings.