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Another air quality alert issued for central Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires persists
If the air appears thick and hazy today, it is. And an air-quality alert for central Ohio has been extended.
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, which monitors air quality, reports the current June 7 index is 123, meaning that the air is unhealthy for older adults or those in medically sensitive groups.
The Commission recommends avoiding strenuous activities (try walking instead of running), lessening time outdoors and looking forward to resuming outdoor activities when air quality improves.
Canadian wildfires had channeled high particulate matter into Ohio, The Dispatch reported June 4, when the Commission said alerts would be lifted June 6-8, but the index rose one point since then.
The National Weather Service is forecasting rain for the rest of the day with potential for thunderstorms after midnight. The rain should end June 8 after flushing out some of the pollution.
Reporter Dean Narciso may be reached at dnarciso@
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Central Ohio air quality likely will improve after overnight storms
