People with respiratory issues will want to limit their time outside today. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert will be in effect Thursday for metro Atlanta.
The alert is typically issued when the air quality index (AQI) is between 101 to 150. This means the air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups, who should limit their outdoor activities.
Those affected include people with respiratory issues such as asthma, children and teens, older adults and people who are routinely active outdoors for six or more hours a day…