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Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1151 AM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025

WVZ001-090315-
Hancock-
Including the city of Weirton
1151 AM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the
Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia
until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from
Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.

Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout
the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality
Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered
unhealthy for sensitive groups.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency`s AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection`s website at
http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.

$$

WVZ002-090315-
Brooke-
Including the cities of Follansbee and Wellsburg
1151 AM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the
Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia
until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from
Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.

Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout
the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality
Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered
unhealthy for sensitive groups.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency`s AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection`s website at
http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.

$$

WVZ003-090315-
Ohio-
Including the city of Wheeling
1151 AM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the
Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia
until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from
Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.

Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout
the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality
Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered
unhealthy for sensitive groups.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency`s AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection`s website at
http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.

$$

WVZ004-090315-
Marshall-
Including the city of Moundsville
1151 AM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the
Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia
until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from
Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.

Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout
the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality
Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered
unhealthy for sensitive groups.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency`s AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection`s website at
http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.

$$

WVZ012-090315-
Wetzel-
Including the city of New Martinsville
1151 AM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the
Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia
until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from
Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.

Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout
the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality
Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered
unhealthy for sensitive groups.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency`s AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection`s website at
http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.

$$

WVZ021-090315-
Marion-
Including the city of Fairmont
1151 AM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the
Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia
until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from
Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.

Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout
the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality
Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered
unhealthy for sensitive groups.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency`s AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection`s website at
http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.

$$

WVZ509-090315-
Monongalia-
Including the city of Morgantown
1151 AM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the
Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia
until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from
Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.

Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout
the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality
Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered
unhealthy for sensitive groups.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency`s AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection`s website at
http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.

$$

WVZ510-090315-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-
Including the city of Coopers Rock
1151 AM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the
Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia
until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from
Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.

Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout
the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality
Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered
unhealthy for sensitive groups.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency`s AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection`s website at
http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.

$$

WVZ511-090315-
Preston-
Including the cities of Kingwood and Bruceton Mills
1151 AM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the
Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia
until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from
Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.

Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout
the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality
Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered
unhealthy for sensitive groups.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency`s AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection`s website at
http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.

$$

WVZ512-090315-
Eastern Preston-
Including the cities of Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, and Hazelton
1151 AM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the
Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia
until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from
Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.

Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout
the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality
Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered
unhealthy for sensitive groups.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency`s AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection`s website at
http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.

$$

WVZ513-090315-
Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
1151 AM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the
Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia
until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from
Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.

Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout
the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality
Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered
unhealthy for sensitive groups.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency`s AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection`s website at
http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.

$$

WVZ514-090315-
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
1151 AM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the
Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia
until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from
Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.

Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout
the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality
Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered
unhealthy for sensitive groups.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency`s AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection`s website at
http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.

$$

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