The air could be unhealthy for certain groups of people Monday in Berks as a heat wave brings near-record temperatures to the region.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has placed Berks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Northampton and Philadelphia counties under a code orange air quality alert for ground level ozone. After starting out in a yellow air quality alert, it is expected to reach well into the orange zone by the afternoon.
People with lung disease, children and teens, older adults and people who are routinely outdoors for more than six hours should reduce their exposure by choosing less strenuous activities or shortening the amount of time outdoors, according to AirNow.gov…