COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission issued an Air Quality Alert for the Columbus region on Tuesday, Jul 14.
MORPC said high pressure forecasted will limit atmospheric mixing and surface winds will recirculate thin smoke into the area. Temperatures are forecasted to reach th mid-90s and will enhance ozone development.
The Air Quality Index for Tuesday is 108, and any reading at 101 or higher is considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” This includes older adults, children and those with respiratory or cardiac disease…