The heavy smoke condition across the region has been confirmed due to the wildfires in Canada. Anyone with breathing problems and the elderly should stay indoors until this condition clears.
Air Quality Alert
Until Fri 12 am EDT
Action Recommended
Avoid the subject event as per the instructions
Issued By
Albany – NY, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Northern Litchfield County
Description
…AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT…
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates.. until midnight EDT tonight.
An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information…please visit the Connecticut Air Quality Web site at WWW.CT.GOV/DEP/SITE/DEFAULT.ASP
