Active AlertsHoffman Estates, IL

Air Quality Alert

Issued at Sat 12:13 AM Jul. 18

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the "Air Pollution Action Day" designation will remain in effect for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area through midnight CDT tonight. A Chicago area "Air Pollution Action Day" is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category of the Air Quality Index (AQI) for multiple days. Ozone is expected to be the primary pollutant of concern although smoke/PM2.5 may also become a concern later in the work week. Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality forecasts, current air quality, and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found at www.airnow.gov Media ContactIllinois EPA

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Beach Hazards Statement

Issued at Sat 3:50 AM Jul. 18

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected.
Where: In Illinois, Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties.
When: From this evening through early Sunday morning.
Impacts: Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.

Recommended Action

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.