Active AlertsMaryland Beaches
Heat Advisory
Issued at Tue 9:57 PM Jul. 14
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
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Air Quality Alert
Issued at Wed 12:02 AM Jul. 15
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert across the Maryland Eastern Shorefor Ground Level Ozone.. until midnight EDT Wednesday night. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include childrenpeople suffering from asthma heart disease or other lung disease
S: and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles please visit the Maryland Department of the Environment Web Site at http:www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/
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