Air Quality Alert

OKZ060-061-064-067-354-220100-
Tulsa-Rogers-Creek-Wagoner-Southeast Osage-
Including the cities of Tulsa, Claremore, Sapulpa, Wagoner,
and Hominy
254 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FRIDAY...

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Quality Alert for Ozone for Friday, for the Tulsa Metropolitan
area.

An ozone alert means that conditions are favorable for the buildup
of ozone near the ground, to an unhealthy level. When winds are
light, the vapors from fuels such as gasoline, exhaust from engines,
and air pollutants from industrial activities remain trapped near
the ground. If sunshine is abundant when these air pollutants build
up, a chemical process is triggered that results in the development
of ozone near the ground during the afternoon and evening hours.

While ozone in the upper levels of the atmosphere is beneficial in
screening the suns radiation, it is harmful near the ground. Ozone
can bother those with respiratory problems and can damage
vegetation.

A few simple measures can be taken to help keep the ozone levels
from becoming unhealthy. During ozone alert days:

Postpone any unnecessary driving and car pool if possible. If you do
drive to work,turn The air conditioner in your car off during your
morning commute. You can also cut down on extra driving by bringing
your lunch to work. If you must refuel your vehicle, do it in the
evening after the sun goes down or postpone your fueling to another
day.

Postpone running the lawn mower and gas trimmer, the exhaust from
these small engines contributes a significant amount of pollution to
the air. Industrial facilities should reduce pollution emissions as
much as possible on ozone alert days.

These preventative measures, performed throughout the Tulsa metro
area, can have a tremendous effect in reducing the pollutants that
contribute to ozone problems.

For further information, contact The Oklahoma Department of
Environmental Quality at (918) 293-1600 or the Indian Nations
Council of Governments /INCOG/ at (918) 584-7526. Additional
information can also be found at www.ozonealert.com... including
current ozone levels around the Tulsa area.

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OKZ019-024>029-211945-
Logan-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-
Including the cities of Guthrie, Yukon, Concho, El Reno, Mustang,
Oklahoma City, Chandler, Stroud, Prague, Meeker, Davenport,
Wellston, Chickasha, Tuttle, Purcell, Newcastle, Blanchard, Norman,
and Moore
235 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT FRIDAY...

The following statement was issued by the Oklahoma Department of
Environmental Quality from 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Friday.

An Air Quality Alert for Ozone has been issued for Friday, August 21
for the Oklahoma City Metropolitan area due to expected high
concentrations of ozone.

Public Health Recommendations: Persons with existing heart or
respiratory ailments should reduce physical exertion and outdoor
activity.

The general public is encouraged to help alleviate the problem by
reducing vehicle miles traveled by riding the bus, carpooling, or
avoiding unnecessary trips. The public is also asked to avoid
refueling during the morning and early afternoon hours, and to avoid
the use of two cycle engines such as lawn mowers, motorcycles, weed
trimmers, and outboard engines. It is also advised to limit outdoor
burning.

To view the latest air quality map, visit airnow.gov or the AirNow
app.

For hourly updates on concentrations and possible health warnings,
telephone the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality at
405-702-4100. For more information on health effects, call the
American Lung Association of Oklahoma at 405-748-4674

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