An Air Quality Action Day is in effect Friday for Bloomington and several other Indiana cities.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management said Thursday leftover emissions from fireworks and a buildup of microscopic debris, also known as fine particulates, caused by hot temperatures will create poor air quality.
Mark Derf, section chief of the Office of Air Quality, urged Hoosiers to limit outdoor activity, avoid burning wood outdoors, and turn off appliances when not in use.
“Again, the health effects from fine particulates can aggravate lung diseases, cause coughing, can even work its way in your bloodstream and cause irregular heartbeats or heart issues,” Derf said.
The Air Quality Action Day alert covers these cities in central and east central Indiana: Bloomington, Brookville, Columbus, Frankfort, Indianapolis, Greensburg, Kokomo, Lebanon, Martinsville, Muncie, and Richmond.
Cities also affected in west central Indiana include Crawfordsville, Covington, Delphi, Fowler, Greencastle, Lafayette, Newport, Monticello, Spencer, Sullivan, and Terre Haute.
The National Weather Service forecasts highs in the 90s for the Bloomington area through Monday. There’s a slight chance of thunderstorms Sunday.
You can view active Air Quality Action Day alerts here.
The alert will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. Friday.
