Ozone pollution warning for North Texas on Thursday

At 2:23 p.m. Wednesday, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued an air quality warning for Thursday. The warning applies to Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hood, Johnson, Ellis and Henderson counties.

“The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has declared an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth region for Thursday, July 18, 2024. Atmospheric conditions on Thursday are expected to be conducive to the creation of high ozone levels in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. You can help reduce ozone pollution by carpooling, walking, biking, bringing your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle in good condition,” the NWS Fort Worth TX statement said.

This warning is valid until Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Air Quality Alerts: Your NWS Safety Roadmap

• Stay indoors if possible, especially if you have respiratory or other health problems, or if you are elderly or a child.

• If you must leave the house, limit the time you spend outside to absolutely essential activities.

• Minimize the use of items that increase pollution, such as cars, gasoline-powered lawn mowers, and other vehicles.

• Do not burn garbage or other objects during an air quality alert.

• Stay informed – Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.

Source: National Weather Service