CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 4PM TODAY

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for Westmoreland county today until 4 PM.  A code ORANGE air quality alert 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.