MARION — The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared a Local Air Quality Advisory, IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY.
A Local Air Quality Advisory for PM 2.5 has been issued. Fine particulate levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exposure.
Due to observed and forecasted high concentration of PM2.5 readings in the area, recommendations are for the public to reduce or avoid exertion or heavy work outdoors and keep windows and doors closed as much as possible.
For additional information, please visit the IDEM Smog page at:
http://www.in.gov/idem/airmonitoring/smogwatch/
Local conditions in Marion may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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