(Southeastern IN) – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day today for Southeastern Indiana.
The agency says ozone levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range.
Higher temperatures with light and variable winds combined with sunny skies and low humidity may lead to increased ozone levels.
IDEM Air Quality Action Days indicate anticipated higher levels of ground-level ozone and fine particulate matter only.
Other factors may affect overall air quality.
You can visit SmogWatch.IN.gov to:
- View air quality information for all Indiana counties, including a state map of affected counties;
- Learn more about Air Quality Action Days and recommended actions;
- Learn more about ozone and fine particulate matter; and
- Sign up for air quality alerts.
Air Quality Action Days are in effect from midnight to 11:59 p.m. (24-hours) on the specified date.
For more information, visit idem.IN.gov/openburning/laws-and-rules.
