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Georgia Clean Air Campaign

Monday, August 29, 2011

Code Orange Smog Alert, Monday Weather

A code orange advisory means the outdoor air is likely to be unhealthy for some people.

The Georgia Clean Air Campaign has issued a smog alert for Monday, August 29. The air quality index (AQI) forecast is 103 and the corresponding ozone concentration is 77 ppb. A code orange advisory means children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has five color-coded levels: green or good (AQI 0 to 50), yellow or moderate (AQI 51 to 100), orange or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 101-150), red or unhealthy  (AQI 151 to 200) and purple or very unhealthy (AQI 201 to 300). The Clean Air Campaign issues smog alerts on days when the concentrations of …

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Code Orange Smog Alert, Today's Weather

Air quality in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups, but temperatures not as hot.

The Georgia Clean Air Campaign has issued a smog alert for Tuesday, August 23. Today’s air quality index (AQI) forecast is 101, an unhealthy range for sensitive groups. The corresponding ozone concentration is 76 parts per billion. A code orange advisory means children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has five color-coded levels: green or good (AQI 0 to 50), yellow or moderate (AQI 51 to 100), orange or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 101-150), red or unhealthy  (AQI 151 to 200) and purple or very unhealthy (AQI 201 to 300). The Clean Air Campaign …

Friday, July 22, 2011

Weekend Weather, Code Orange Smog Alert

Air quality in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups and heat index levels reaching 100.

The weekend is here and the forecast for the Cumming area is calling for: The Cumming area is also under another smog alert for Friday, July 22, issued by the Georgia Clean Air Campaign. Today’s air quality index (AQI) forecast is 101, an unhealthy range for sensitive groups. The corresponding ozone concentration is 76 parts per billion. A code orange advisory means children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has five color-coded levels: green or good (AQI 0 to 50), yellow or moderate (AQI 51 to 100), orange or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 101-150…

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Code Orange Smog Alert, High Heat Index Today

Air quality in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups and a high heat index level today.

The Georgia Clean Air Campaign has issued a smog alert for Tuesday, July 12. Today’s air quality index (AQI) forecast is 108, an unhealthy range for sensitive groups. The corresponding ozone concentration is 79 parts per billion. A code orange advisory means children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has five color-coded levels: green or good (AQI 0 to 50), yellow or moderate (AQI 51 to 100), orange or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 101-150), red or unhealthy  (AQI 151 to 200) and purple or very unhealthy (AQI 201 to 300). The Clean Air Campaign …

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Code Orange Smog Alert, Today's Weather

The air quality today will be in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups despite the 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms expected.

The Georgia Clean Air Campaign has issued a smog alert for Saturday, July 9. Today’s air quality index (AQI) forecast is 103, an unhealthy range for sensitive groups. The corresponding ozone concentration is 77 parts per billion. A code orange advisory means children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has five color-coded levels: green or good (AQI 0 to 50), yellow or moderate (AQI 51 to 100), orange or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 101-150), red or unhealthy  (AQI 151 to 200) and purple or very unhealthy (AQI 201 to 300). The Clean Air Campaign …

Friday, July 1, 2011

Code Orange Smog Alert, Holiday Weather

For July 1, the air quality is in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups, and the holiday weekend forecast is calling for plenty of sunshine and hot temperatures.

The Georgia Clean Air Campaign has issued a smog alert for Friday, July 1. Today’s air quality index (AQI) forecast is 111, an unhealthy range for sensitive groups. The corresponding ozone concentration is 80 parts per billion. A code orange advisory means children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has five color-coded levels: green or good (AQI 0 to 50), yellow or moderate (AQI 51 to 100), orange or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 101-150), red or unhealthy  (AQI 151 to 200) and purple or very unhealthy (AQI 201 to 300). The Clean Air Campaign …

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Code Orange Smog Alert for Thursday, June 30

Be aware of the reduced air quality today. It is again in an unhealthy range for sensitive groups.

The Georgia Clean Air Campaign has issued a smog alert for Thursday, June 30. Today’s air quality index (AQI) forecast is 101, an unhealthy range for sensitive groups. The corresponding ozone concentration is 76 parts per billion. A code orange advisory means children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has five color-coded levels: green or good (AQI 0 to 50), yellow or moderate (AQI 51 to 100), orange or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 101-150), red or unhealthy  (AQI 151 to 200) and purple or very unhealthy (AQI 201 to 300). The Clean Air Campaign …

Monday, June 13, 2011

Code Orange Smog Alert for Monday, June 13

Be aware of the reduced air quality today. It is again in an unhealthy range for sensitive groups.

The Georgia Clean Air Campaign has issued a smog alert for Monday, June 13. Today’s air quality index (AQI) forecast is 103, an unhealthy range for sensitive groups. The corresponding ozone concentration is 77 parts per billion. A code orange advisory means children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has five color-coded levels: green or good (AQI 0 to 50), yellow or moderate (AQI 51 to 100), orange or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 101-150), red or unhealthy  (AQI 151 to 200) and purple or very unhealthy (AQI 201 to 300). The Clean Air Campaign …

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Code Orange Smog Alert for Friday, May 20

Before you head out to work Friday morning, be aware, the air quality will be in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups.

The Georgia Clean Air Campaign has issued a smog alert for Friday, May 20. Friday's Air Quality Index (AQI) forecast is 101, an unhealthy range for sensitive groups. A code orange advisory means children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has five color-coded levels: green or good (AQI 0 to 50), yellow or moderate (AQI 51 to 100), orange or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 101-150), red or unhealthy  (AQI 151 to 200) and purple or very unhealthy (AQI 201 to 300). The Clean Air Campaign issues smog alerts on days when the concentrations of either ozone…

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