Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
146 AEUS71 KGYX 050407 AQAGYX Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Gray ME 1207 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025 MEZ023>028-060300- Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville 1207 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The Maine Department of Environmental Protection`s Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for ozone and particle pollution until 11 PM EDT this evening. Ozone levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range today June 5th. In addition, particle pollution levels are expected to be moderate statewide due to wildfire smoke. 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. 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. $$ NHZ014-060300- Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook 1207 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has issued an Air Quality Alert for ozone until midnight EDT tonight. For Ozone: Coastal Rockingham County. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is predicting unhealthy air quality in the above-mentioned counties. Sensitive individuals include children and older adults; anyone with lung disease such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis; and people who are active outdoors. Even healthy individuals may experience mild health effects and should consider limiting strenuous or prolonged outdoor activities. For additional information, please visit the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Prediction website at, https://www4.des.state.nh.us/airdata/ $$