08/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/27/2024 10:04
Air Quality Action Days Extended through Wednesday in Parts of Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS - Air Quality Action Day (AQADs) forecasts have been extended through tomorrow (Aug. 28) in parts of Indiana.On Wednesday, Aug. 28, ozone levels are expected to remain in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (Orange) in the following areas:
Yesterday, IDEM forecast AQADs in multiple regions. In addition to Southeast and Southwest Indiana, ozone levels are expected to remain in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (Orange) through today, Aug. 27, in the following regions:
A cold front working its way south toward the central part of the state is not expected to reach the Ohio River Valley on Wednesday. Therefore, conditions leading to elevated ozone levels are expected to remain in Southern Indiana through tomorrow.
Hoosiers can visit SmogWatch.IN.govto:
Air Quality Action Days are in effect from midnight to 11:59 p.m. (24-hours) on the specified dates. Some municipalities have additional open burning restrictions on AQADs. For more information, see idem.IN.gov/openburning/laws-and-rules.
About IDEM:IDEM (idem.IN.gov) implements federal and state regulations regarding the environment. Through compliance assistance, incentive programs and educational outreach, the agency encourages and aids businesses and citizens in protecting Hoosiers and our environment.-30-
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