ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. —
An air quality alert has been issued for Saturday in Western Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Oct. 10.
Code Orange Air Quality Alert:
Allegheny, Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon, Lancaster, and York are included in the alert. The air will be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly and people with underlying conditions. Limit or avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
The alert was declared for the areas due to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5).
You are encouraged to keep a close eye on the AirNow website and app for the current status of air quality in your area.