An air quality alert was issued at 9 a.m. Sunday, in effect until 8 p.m. for Allegheny County.

“The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Sunday, including for the Liberty/Clairton area, including Clairton, Glassport, Lincoln, Liberty and Port Vue. An air quality alert code ORANGE means that air pollution concentrations “The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor exercise or strenuous activities. the National Weather Service.

Air quality alerts: NWS recommendations

When an air quality alert is in effect, it is essential to follow the weather service’s guidelines. Here are some simple tips from the weather service to ensure your well-being:

Favor staying indoors:

If possible, seek shelter indoors, especially if you have respiratory issues, health problems, or are in the elderly or child demographic.

Reduce outdoor activities to the essentials:

When venturing outside becomes unavoidable, limit your outdoor exposure to essential tasks. Reducing the time spent outdoors is the name of the game.

Reduce polluting activities:

Use caution when it comes to activities that exacerbate pollution, such as driving cars, operating gas-powered lawn mowers, or using other motorized vehicles. Minimize their use during air quality alerts.

A no to open burning:

Avoid starting fires with debris or other materials during air quality alerts. Such practices only worsen the problem of poor air quality.

Stay well informed:

Stay informed of developments by tuning into NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news source. Being well informed allows you to make informed decisions about outdoor activities during air quality alerts.

Prioritize respiratory health:

If you have respiratory problems or health problems, be especially careful. These conditions can make you more vulnerable to the harmful effects of poor air quality.

Following the weather service’s recommendations helps increase your safety during air quality alerts by minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants. Stay vigilant, stay protected and make your health the top priority.

Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service.