State ozone alert covers Twin Cities this weekend
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an ozone air quality alert for the Twin Cities and much of western and southern Minnesota from noon Saturday, June 6, to 11 p.m. Sunday, June 7.[1]
Ozone levels are forecast to reach the orange Air Quality Index category — unhealthy for sensitive groups — mainly during afternoon hours both days.[1] Health officials advise people at risk to limit outdoor exertion and ask all residents to cut vehicle trips, delay gas-powered equipment and avoid backyard fires to reduce pollution.[1]
The MPCA based its alert on forecasted afternoon ozone spikes driven by warm, sunny weather and local emissions.[1] The alert area includes the Twin Cities, much of western and southern Minnesota and several Tribal Nations.[1]
Residents should monitor the MPCA and local forecasts for updates and adjust plans if officials lift or extend the alert.
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- MPCA air quality alert runs from noon Saturday, June 6, to 11 p.m. Sunday, June 7.
- Alert area includes the Twin Cities along with much of western and southern Minnesota and several Tribal Nations.
- Ozone levels are forecast to hit the orange AQI category (unhealthy for sensitive groups), mainly during afternoon hours both days.
- Health officials advise at‑risk groups to limit outdoor exertion and all residents to reduce pollution by cutting vehicle trips, delaying use of gas-powered equipment, and avoiding backyard fires.
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