The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy(EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory for Monday, June 17, forelevated levels of ozone in parts of southwest Michigan. Pollutantswithin those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for SensitiveGroups (USG, Orange AQI) range.The Air Quality Advisory is in effect for the following counties insouthwest Michigan...Berrien and CassTemperatures and humidity will continue to increase as we begin thenew week. Temperatures in the 90's and dewpoints around 70 degreeswill add to the misery index for the week. This pattern looks topersist through the week. With winds at all levels of the atmospherecoming from the hot southwest, Air Quality will certainly be anissue, this week. With conditions not expected to change, drinkplenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of thesun as much as possible, and check up on relatives and neighbors.It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdooractivities, especially those with respiratory diseases such asasthma.People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead toozone formation. These activities include:* refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling;* using gasoline powered lawn equipment;* using charcoal lighter fluid.Positive activities include:* driving less;* telecommuting;* and delaying or combining errands.For further information, please see EPA's Air Now site for up-to-date air quality data: https://www.airnow.gov/