Air Quality Warning issued for Friday for parts of the region – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio

The air quality index (AQI) for Friday is estimated at 101. An AQI of 101 or higher is considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups.”

The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures around 95 degrees with light winds and sunny skies. These conditions favor the formation of ground-level ozone, according to the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission.

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The general public is not expected to be affected and most people can be active outdoors, but should take more breaks and engage in less strenuous activities.

For more information visit MiamiValleyAir.org.