Forecasted levels of ozone prompt Air Quality Advisory for Wednesday

The predicted levels of ozone in the atmosphere on Wednesday prompted an Air Quality Advisory to be issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Between surface temperatures expected to heat into the 80s and residual wildfire smoke, the weather on June 11 will be just right to build up ozone levels near the earth’s surface, according to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

Ozone levels are expected to rise into the range that is unhealthy for sensitive groups in five West Michigan counties: Allegan, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, and Van Buren. The Air Quality Alert is set to be in effect all day on Wednesday…

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