WI lakeshore counties under dirty air alert, but...
Here are the current facts, but don't forget that as I have been documenting repeatedly, Scott Walker's "chamber of commerce mentality" Department of Natural Resources in 2011 eliminated routine air pollution early warnings as unhealthy conditions were building up, so by the time an advisory is issued like this one today, below, people with asthma, cardiovascular conditions and other health concerns were outdoors unaware that air quality was known to be deteriorating.
For shame, Wisconsin. This is not public service:
For shame, Wisconsin. This is not public service:
Advisory for Ozone (Orange)
Start Time: | 6:18PM CT Sunday, June 11, 2017 |
End Time: | 11:00PM CT Sunday, June 11, 2017 |
Counties: | Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan |
AIR QUALITY INDEX CHART
Air Quality Index (AQI) Values | Levels of Health Concern | Colors |
When the AQI is in this range: | ...air quality conditions are: | ...as symbolized by this color: |
0 to 50 | Good | Green |
51 to 100 | Moderate | Yellow |
101 to 150 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Orange |
151 to 200 | Unhealthy | Red |
201 to 300 | Very Unhealthy | Purple |
301 to 500 | Hazardous | Maroon |
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