Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 12:40PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Jun-06 12:40 - Jun-07 11:00
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality
Alert for ozone pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected
to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category.
* WHERE...Southern, central, and western Minnesota. This includes
Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona
counties in southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease
(including asthma), heart disease, children and older adults, and
people who are active outdoors, may experience health effects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ground-level ozone is expected to be high Saturday
and Sunday afternoon across much of Minnesota. Mostly sunny skies,
warm temperatures, and low humidity will provide a favorable
environment for two types of pollutants (volatile organic compounds
and nitrogen oxides) to react with sunlight in the air to produce
ground-level ozone. The ozone levels will decrease after sunset
Saturday and be lower Sunday morning before increasing again Sunday
afternoon. Consider moving outdoor activities outside of the
afternoon hours.
