Here we go again. Air Quality Alert issued for Northeast Ohio due to Canadian wildfires.
Power of 5 Meteorologist Phil Sakal said the alert is due to fine particulates in the air from smoke drifting southward from Canadian wildfires.
According to the National Weather Service,"air quality levels will be unhealthy for sensitive groups during this period. If you are in the sensitive groups' category of children, the elderly and those with breathing difficulties, please monitor your outdoor activity." In an effort to reduce air pollution during the advisory, the NWS recommends residents drive less and instead walk or use a bike, as well as work from home, use public transit and carpool.You can check the air quality in your area on this map.
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