Posts Tagged ‘particulate matter’
Saturday a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Particulate Pollution
Saturday is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for particulate matter in Delaware as light to moderate southeasterly winds recirculate smoke from the Canadian wildfires into Delaware. Also high pressure, warm temperatures and partly sunny skies will aid in ozone development pushing air quality to levels unhealthy for sensitive groups for particulate matter and…
Read MoreDNREC: Thursday, June 29th, to be聽Particulate Matter Code Red聽Air Quality Action Day
The air quality in Delaware for Thursday, June 29th is expected to be in the Code Red category as light northerly winds limit dispersion and gradually transport additional smoke into the Mid-Atlantic. Furthermore, smoke is expected to contribute to ozone precursors as mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s enhance ozone formation. DNREC expects…
Read MoreUnhealthy Air Quality–in the Red Zone Today in Delaware; Improvements Projected for This Weekend
Smoke from wildfires in Canada is causing poor air quality in several regions of the United States. Angela Marconi, director of the DNREC Division of Air Quality tells the Talk of Delmarva that they have been seeing PM–particulate matter– levels in the red zone in Delaware… She says they recommend limiting both time outdoors as…
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