Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued May 27 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
AQAHGX
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an
Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high
levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and surrounding
areas on Thursday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a
ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding
drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly
tuned.
For more information on ozone:
Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html
EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA
Take Care of Texas:
www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean
Area Description:
Inland Harris; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Harris; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov