Air Quality Alert in effect for parts of region today
Parts of the region are under an Air Quality Alert today.
The Air Quality Alert has been issued for Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby counties in Ohio.
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Storm Center 7 continues to TRACK this. Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Britley Ritz has the latest IMPACTS and TIMING on our next chance for showers and storms today on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4:25 a.m. until 7 a.m.
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) is projected to be 105 today. Anything over 101 is considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' such as older adults, children, and those with respiratory and cardiac diseases, according to the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) and the Regional Air Pollution Control Agency (RAPCA).
Ritz says the low-level ozone and smoke will worsen the air quality for that group.
It means people with respiratory issues could notice symptoms throughout the day.
MVPC suggests taking these measures to help reduce ozone:
Carpool, bike, walk, or take the bus
Get gas after 8 p.m.
Do not idle your vehicle because the exhaust contributes to air pollution
Mow your lawn in the evening and avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment
We will update this developing story.
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