Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 11:51AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.
Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's website at http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.

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