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Luckily, temps on Thursday aren't expected to push out of the 70s in most of the region, making staying indoors more bearable.Relief isn't expected until Friday, at the earliest as the weather patterns shifts. Even then, some hazy conditions could linger into the weekend, though not nearly with the intensity we saw Wednesday and Thursday.
Philadelphia explained what the code red alert means:"This alert means that the air is unhealthy to breathe, and some members of the general public may experience health effects. Members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. Air quality may vary throughout the city and throughout the day, with some areas having significantly worse quality depending on the prevailing winds.
Avoid areas of high congestion and where air pollution may be high, like main streets or highways, areas with low air circulation.Recirculate the air in your home with fans to avoid bringing more air pollution into your home. While the air may be hazardous for all residents it's especially dangerous for sensitive groups, including children, elderly people, pregnant people and those with respiratory diseases or heart conditions.
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