On Saturday at 11:14 a.m. the National Weather Service reported an air quality alert in effect until 11:15 p.m. for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.
“The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates, until 11 p.m. this evening. An Air Quality Alert means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed levels that are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults. Sensitive children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity,” says the weather service.
Air quality alerts: Recommendations from the weather service
When an air quality alert pops up on the radar, deciphering its implications is crucial. These alerts, issued by the weather service, come with straightforward yet essential guidance to ensure your safety:
Retreat indoors whenever feasible:…