Ozone pollution warning for North Texas starting Monday

At 1:27 p.m. Sunday, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued an air quality warning for Monday. 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 on Monday, May 27, 2024. Atmospheric conditions on Monday are expected to be favorable for the creation of high ozone levels in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. You can help prevent ozone pollution by carpooling, walking, biking, bringing your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and properly maintaining your vehicle,” the National Weather Service explains.

This warning is valid until Monday at 16:30.

Follow these simple tips from the NWS to stay safe during an air quality warning

• 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