Air Quality Alert Issued for Fine Particulate Pollution

TL;DR: Virginia has issued a Code PURPLE air quality alert for fine particulates through midnight tonight, requiring residents to avoid outdoor activity.

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a Code PURPLE air quality alert on July 17, affecting the Richmond Metro Area, areas north and northeast, and the Virginia Eastern Shore through midnight. Air quality is expected to reach unhealthy levels, with everyone potentially experiencing serious health effects. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor exertion, particularly those with lung or heart conditions, older adults, and children.

Why it matters: Chesterfield residents should limit outdoor activity today and take extra precautions if they have heart or lung conditions or care for vulnerable family members.

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