Sandyville, WV Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has issued
a Code Red Air Quality Alert for today due to smoke from Canadian
wildfires for northern and central West Virginia. Elevated fine
particulate matter levels due to the smoke will continue through
today and Saturday and the entire state will experience hazy air. Be
advised a code PURPLE air quality alert will be in effect for the
northern West Virginia panhandle today.

A code RED air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations
within the local region are unhealthy for the general population. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Sensitive groups should take
additional precautions. These groups include children, the elderly,
and people suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung
diseases.

For additional information, please visit the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality Division website
at: https://www.airnow.gov