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Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service Caribou ME
839 AM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025

MEZ015>017-029-030-140400-
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream,
Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
839 AM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025

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

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection`s Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for ozone until midnight EDT
tonight.

Ozone levels are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups today
through midnight for the Mid-Coast, Downeast Coast and Eastern
Interior regions of Maine. In addition, particle pollution levels are
expected to be moderate statewide. It is important to remember that
even in areas with moderate levels of ozone and particle pollution,
the health impacts will be compounded by the effects of heat and
humidity.

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, the elderly, those with pre-existing
respiratory problems such as asthma, those with heart disease and
anyone who is working hard 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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