A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for the Atlanta metro area on Wednesday.

The Georgia Division of Environmental Protection relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for the Atlanta metro area on Wednesday, June 12.

What does the alert contain?

The alert gives the following information:

Air quality warning message

Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division

Relayed by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA

9:00 p.m. EDT Tue June 11, 2024

…THE CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR ATLANTA FOR

Wednesday June 12…

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Environment

The Protection Division has issued a Code Orange (Unhealthy for

sensitive groups) Air quality alert in Atlanta for

Wednesday June 12.

Under Code Orange conditions, outdoor air quality is likely to be affected.

be unhealthy for some people. Children, sensitive people

to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit

prolonged outdoor exercise late in the afternoon or early in the afternoon

in the evening, when ozone concentrations are highest.

What is a Code Orange condition?

A code orange air quality alert indicates unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. This alert means that the air quality index (AQI) is between 101 and 150. Although the general population is not affected, people in sensitive groups may experience health effects and should limit prolonged outdoor efforts. Sources of pollution contributing to a Code Orange alert include vehicle emissions, industrial activities and weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. People are advised to reduce outdoor activities and follow local air quality guidelines.

About the National Weather Service

The National Weather Service (NWS) is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The NWS describes its role as follows:

The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, water, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters, and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of national economy. These services include forecasts and observations, warnings, impact-based decision support and education with the goal of building a weather-ready nation. The ultimate goal is to have a society prepared and responsive to weather, hydrological and climate events.

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