#MEwx Air Quality Alert Message

Don’t ignore this one if you have any trouble breathing.

Air Quality Alert Message

Relayed by National Weather Service Gray ME

3:00 PM EDT Sat Jun 24 2023

AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air

Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution from

6 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday.

The Maine DEP is expecting particle pollution from smoke to rise to

unhealthy levels for sensible groups on Sunday.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be

especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants

include the very young, the elderly, those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma, those with heart disease and anyone who is working hard outdoors. It is okay to be active

outdoors. But if you experience symptoms such as shortness of

breath, coughing, throat irritation or an uncomfortable sensation in

your chest please consider limiting the intensity and duration of your outdoor activities.

A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maine

residents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The toll

free number is: 1-800-223-1196.

Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has

the air quality forecast available on the web at

www.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast.