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Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1119 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025

MAZ002-003-008>011-070415-
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange,
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield
1119 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued
an Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates, until midnight EDT
tonight.

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.

For additional information, please visit the Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection website at:
https://mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-environmental-
protection

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