Ozone Pollution Alert Issued by NWS for North Texas on Monday

On Sunday at 3:20 p.m., an air quality advisory was issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Monday. The warning is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hood, Johnson, Ellis and Henderson counties.

“The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Day of Action for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Monday, August 5, 2024. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Monday You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a walk, walking, biking, taking your lunch to work, avoiding traffic lanes traffic, saving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned,” according to the NWS. Fort Worth, Texas.

This alert is in effect until Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Follow these simple tips from the NWS to stay safe when there’s an air quality alert

• Stay home if possible, especially if you have respiratory problems or other health problems, or if you are elderly or a child.

• If you need to go out, try to limit the time you spend outside to strictly essential activities.

• Minimize the use of items that increase pollution, such as cars, gas-powered lawn mowers, and other vehicles.

• Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality advisory.

• Stay informed – Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.

Source: National Weather Service