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05-07-2025
- Climate
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Air quality alert issued in Columbus region due to wildfire smoke, fireworks emissions
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission issued an air quality alert July 5 for the Columbus area as Canadian wildfire smoke, fireworks emissions and sunny weather were all predicted to lower the region's air quality. Partly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 90s will promote ozone formation, while light winds will allow pollutants to build up, according to a Planning Commission news release. Columbus' Air Quality Index score, a number from 0-500 with higher values meaning more polluted air, is expected to reach 101. Air quality scores from 101-150 indicate the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups, which may include active children, older adults and people with lung diseases like asthma or COPD. During an alert, people in such groups should limit their outdoor activities or go outside in the morning, when pollutants are lowest, according to the Planning Commission. Columbus' air quality score is predicted to fall back into the moderate range of 51-100 on July 6. Breaking and trending news reporter Nathan Hart can be reached at NHart@ at @NathanRHart on X and at on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Air quality alert issued in Columbus due to wildfire smoke, fireworks
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Climate
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Another air quality alert issued for central Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires persists
If the air appears thick and hazy today, it is. And an air-quality alert for central Ohio has been extended. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, which monitors air quality, reports the current June 7 index is 123, meaning that the air is unhealthy for older adults or those in medically sensitive groups. The Commission recommends avoiding strenuous activities (try walking instead of running), lessening time outdoors and looking forward to resuming outdoor activities when air quality improves. Canadian wildfires had channeled high particulate matter into Ohio, The Dispatch reported June 4, when the Commission said alerts would be lifted June 6-8, but the index rose one point since then. The National Weather Service is forecasting rain for the rest of the day with potential for thunderstorms after midnight. The rain should end June 8 after flushing out some of the pollution. Reporter Dean Narciso may be reached at dnarciso@ This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Central Ohio air quality likely will improve after overnight storms
