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Ground-level ozone may reach levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups in the Reno-Sparks area through the weekend.
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Anyone else notice the haze throughout Northern Nevada recently?
You could say the smoke just does not want to leave, and a lot of people are anxious for it to get out of here as a result. The last couple of weeks are worth noting when you compare it to years past.
The Washoe County Health District reports that the air quality on Monday may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Our air quality is usually in the good or moderate range but it dipped into the unhealthy for sensitive groups level this week. Along with fires, cars will also contribute to our air quality this summer.
This week is Air Quality Awareness week and Air Quality Management wants to stress the importance of being up to date on when the air isn't safe to breathe especially during the summer months. During the summer time the biggest threats to our air quality comes from fires in the area and blowing dust. On Wednesday the air quality is good because we've had some breezy weather, but it won't be like this all summer. It's no secret the quality of the air we breathe changes throughout the year.. ...