Air Quality Alert issued July 2 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Por NWS02/07/2026 às 19:150 visualizações
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until
midnight EDT Sunday night.
Particle pollution levels rose into the Unhealthy range earlier this
afternoon and continue to be high. Smoke from fires in Quebec moved
into Maine today. For the Northen region, people are advised to
follow the health message if visibility is poor or they can smell
smoke.
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that
individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to
reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be
especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants
include the very young, older adults, those who work outdoors, those
with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma, and those
with heart disease. It is okay to be active outdoors. But if you
experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, throat
irritation or an uncomfortable sensation in your chest, please
consider limiting the intensity and duration of your outdoor
activities.
A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maine
residents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The toll
free number is: 1-800-223-1196.
Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has
the air quality forecast available on the web at
www.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast.
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