Air Quality Alert for today–Poor Air Quality around the area

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in Springfield Illinois
is forecasting unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups (USG) for
ozone from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday.

Warm, dry, and sunny weather along with intensifying drought
conditions are major contributing factors for ozone formation. Air
Quality Index (AQI) forecasts and levels can normally be found at
AirNow.gov, but the unique widespread nature of this episode
prompted this extra NWS alert.

Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or
respiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor
activity.

Residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality
forecasts and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found
at www.airnow.gov