Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 8:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 5:42am
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued
a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert for Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon,
Lancaster, and York Counties until midnight EDT tonight.
A Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases,
and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized
by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles,
visit www.airnow.gov, and www.aqpartners.state.pa.us.
Area Description:
Dauphin; Lebanon; Cumberland; York; Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov