Thursday, August 9, 2012
Ozone levels in the Garden State today to exceed healthy levels; some may be affected
Hot and humid weather predicted for today has prompted the state Department of Environmental Protection to issue an air quality warning. The DEP warned on Thursday that sensitive groups — including the very old and very young, as well as those with medical conditions — should avoid strenuous outdoor activity, as ozone levels in the air are expected to reach dangerous levels throughout the state. Residents and businesses across New Jersey also are asked to avoid activities that could add to air pollution, such as vehicle use, lawn mowing, painting, and wood burning. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly is forecasting hot and humid conditions in the area for Thursday, with high temperatures of 86. For more information on the air …
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Ozone levels in the air expected to be dangerous for sensitive groups
Hot and humid weather predicted for the next two days has prompted the state Department of Environmental Protection to issue an air quality warning. The DEP warned on Thursday that sensitive groups — including the very old and very young, as well as those with medical conditions — should avoid strenuous outdoor activity on Thursday and Friday as ozone levels in the air are expected to reach dangerous levels throughout the state. Residents and businesses across New Jersey also are asked to avoid activities that could add to air pollution, such as vehicle use, lawn mowing, painting, and wood burning. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly is forecasting hot and humid conditions in the area for the next two days, with high temperatures …
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
People sensitive to changes in air quality advised to take precautions today
As another day of oppressive heat rains down with temperatures nearing 100, the state Department of Environmental Protection on Tuesday said ozone levels in the Garden State will reach unhealthy levels. Because of westerly winds, hot temperatures and sunny skies, the state DEP said that those sensitive to changes in air quality — including the very young, the elderly, and those with respiratory diseases such as asthma — should avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the afternoon and early evening hours Tuesday in central and southern New Jersey. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly is forcasting high temperatures today closing in on 100 degees. For more information on the air quality in the state, see: http://www.airnow.gov/index…
