Air Quality Alert
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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill,
Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park,
Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket,
East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman,
Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland,
Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro,
and Topsfield
239 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY...
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection`s Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution from
1 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday.
Particle pollution levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy
range for our Northern region and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
range for the Western Mountains and Western Interior regions on
Sunday. This is due to smoke from wildfires in Canada that will be
brought to Maine.
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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Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-
Including the cities of Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Swanton,
Derby, Newport, Island Pond, Lunenburg, Burlington, Shelburne,
Johnson, Stowe, Hardwick, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, Waitsfield,
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Richmond, and Underhill
643 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality
Health Advisory for Code Red Category (Unhealthy for Everyone) due to
Fine Particulates for Caledonia, Eastern Chittenden, Eastern
Franklin, Essex, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orleans, Washington, Western
Chittenden, and Western Franklin from midnight tonight to midnight
EDT Sunday night.
The air quality index, or AQI, is expected to approach or exceed the
Code Red or Unhealthy for Everyone or greater category due to Fine
Particulates.
When pollution levels are in the Code Red Category (Unhealthy for
Everyone), the Vermont Department of Health recommends that these
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, and those
with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart
disease and those working outside.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep
quick relief medicine handy.
If you have heart disease: symptoms such as palpitations, shortness
of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you
have any of these, contact your healthcare provider.
An Air Quality Action Day means that particulate concentrations
within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.
For additional information, please visit the Vermont Agency of
Natural Resources web site at
https://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/local-air-quality-forecasts.
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Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Addison-
Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-Eastern Windsor-
Including the cities of Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph,
Fair Haven, Rutland, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, Killington,
Bethel, Ludlow, Springfield, and White River Junction
643 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality
Health Advisory for Code Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
category due to Fine Particulates for Eastern Addison, Eastern
Rutland, Eastern Windsor, Orange, Western Addison, Western Rutland,
and Western Windsor from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Sunday
night.
The air quality index, or AQI, is expected to approach or exceed the
Code Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category due to Fine
Particulates.
When pollution levels are in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
category, the Vermont Department of Health recommends that these
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, and those
with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart
disease and those working outside.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. It`s
okay
to be active outside, but take more breaks and do less intense
activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of
breath.
People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep
quick relief medicine handy.
If you have heart disease: symptoms such as palpitations, shortness
of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you
have any of these, contact your healthcare provider.
An Air Quality Action Day means that particulate concentrations
within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.
For additional information, please visit the Vermont Agency of
Natural Resources web site at
https://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/local-air-quality-forecasts.
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Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford-
Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-
Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-
Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Coos-Southern Coos-
Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron,
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc,
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua,
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford,
Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard,
Temple, Wilton, Chesterville, Jay, Athens, Cornville, Skowhegan,
Palmyra, Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon,
Sanford, Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester,
Gray, North Windham, Gorham, Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales,
Minot, Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor,
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Bridgton, Harrison, Naples,
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond,
Lancaster, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, Sugar Hill, Thornton,
Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Jackson, North Conway, Albany, Conway,
Chatham, Crawford Notch, Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, Holderness,
Plymouth, Rumney, Wakefield, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Ossipee,
Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, and Moultonborough
133 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has issued an
Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until 11 PM EDT this
evening.
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is predicting
unhealthy air quality in Coos, Grafton and Carroll 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.
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection`s Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until
11 PM EDT this evening.
Particle pollution levels are expected to reach Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups range Sunday for the Western Interior and Eastern
Interior regions due to a plume of smoke expected to move in from
Canada.
For additional information, please visit the New Hampshire
Department of Environmental Prediction website at,
https://www4.des.state.nh.us/airdata/
In addition, 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.
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