Air Quality

Weather Conditions

Recommended Actions

(Code: Green)

• Normal or cooler than normal summer temperatures.

• Moderate to windy conditions.

• Scattered to numerous showers.

• Good mixing.

Every day tips:

• Keep vehicle, boat, and other engines tuned up according to manufacturer's specifications.

• Be sure your tires are properly inflated.

(Code: Yellow)

• Approaching normal summer temperatures (upper 70s to near 90).

• Light winds.

• Scattered showers.

• Fair mixing.

Additional tips:

• Conserve energy - at home, at work, everywhere.

• Follow gasoline refueling instructions for efficient vapor recovery. Be careful not to spill fuel and always tighten your gas cap securely.

• Use environmentally safe paints and cleaning products whenever possible.

(Code Orange)

Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups

• Temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s.

• Light winds.

• Slow moving high pressure system with sunny skies.

• Little chance of rain.

More tips:

• Refuel cars and trucks after dusk.

• Combine errands and reduce trips.

• Limit use of drive-throughs at banks and restaurants.

• Properly seal cleaners, paints, and other chemicals to prevent evaporation into the air and follow manufacturers recommendations for use.

Code Red

OZONE ALERT Unhealthful

• Hot (mid 90s to 100s), hazy and humid.

• Stagnant air, little or no wind.

• Little chance of rain.

• Stationary high pressure system with sunny skies.

Ozone Alert Day tips:

• Conserve electricity and set your air conditioner at a higher temperature.

• Share a ride to work. Bicycle or walk to errands when possible.

• Defer use of gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment.

• Avoid the use of drive-throughs. Park and walk in.

• Use household and garden chemicals in ways that minimize evaporation.