Central Ohio faces an air quality alert due to heatwave-induced ozone pollution reaching unhealthy levels.

Central Ohio, including Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, and Licking counties, faces an air quality alert due to a heatwave with temperatures in the upper 90s, potentially posing risks to sensitive groups such as people with respiratory conditions, elderly individuals, and young children. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission issued the alert due to ozone pollution reaching an unhealthy level of 101 on the Air Quality Index. MORPC recommends refraining from lawn mowing or using gas-powered yard equipment, postponing refueling of vehicles until after sunset, and limiting outdoor activities on alert days. The heat is associated with air quality alerts due to increased ozone levels, which are exacerbated by high temperatures.

August 26, 2024
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