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Air Quality Alert
ActiveFairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest Prince William
Status
In Progress
Started about 5 hours ago
Ends
Issued
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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code RED Air Quality Alert Friday for Northern Virginia.
A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general population. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles visit the web site Virginia DEQ air quality web site at www.deq.virginia.gov
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