The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has extended the air quality advisory for ozone (orange).
Start: Thursday, August 24 – 3:30 p.m.
End: Thursday, August 24 – 11 p.m.
Counties: Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, & Sheboygan
Comments: The air quality index (AQI) is expected to reach the UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS (USG) level. Sensitive groups, including children, elderly people, individuals with respiratory and cardiac problems, and anyone engaged in strenuous outdoor activities for a prolonged period of time, should avoid extended outdoor exposure.
Details about this advisory are available on the Wisconsin Air Quality Monitoring Data site.