UPDATE: Ozone pollution alert issued by the NWS for North Texas Thursday
The NWS Fort Worth TX issued an updated air quality alert on Wednesday at 2:14 p.m. valid for Thursday. The alert 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 Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Thursday, September 7, 2023. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Thursday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned," according to the NWS.
This warning is in effect until Thursday at 5:15 p.m.
Follow these simple tips from the NWS to stay safe when there is an air quality alert
• Stay inside if possible, particularly if you have respiratory concerns or other health problems, are a senior or child.
• If you must go out, try to limit the amount of time you are out to strictly essential activities.
• Minimize your 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 alert.
• Stay Informed - Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.
Source: The National Weather Service
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