As of 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 17th, the estimated Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Winchester and Hampton Roads areas based upon current ground-level ozone concentrations is in the Code Orange range (http://www.deq.virginia.gov/airquality/). Active children and adults, and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should limit strenuous outdoor activities through this evening.
The air quality forecasts for Friday, July 18th will be issued after 3:00 pm today.
DEQ recommends that people take these voluntary steps:
– Avoid unnecessary car trips. Combine errands.
– Share a ride or use public transportation.
– Limit or halt use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment and solvents.
– Avoid excessive engine idling.
– Telecommute.
– Conserve electricity.
– Avoid burning yard debris or brush.
Dan Salkovitz
VADEQ Meteorologist
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