Summary
Millions of people in Texas and parts of Washington and Oregon received air quality alerts due to high ozone levels and regional fires. The alerts advised people to take steps to reduce pollution, such as avoiding drive-thru lanes and conserving energy. Air quality was forecasted to be unhealthy in these areas on Tuesday.
Key Facts
- Air quality alerts were issued for Austin, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston areas in Texas.
- The alerts were due to high levels of ozone pollution.
- Ozone can cause health problems, particularly for children, older adults, and those with asthma.
- People were advised to help reduce pollution by not using drive-thru lanes and conserving energy.
- In Washington State, air quality alerts were in place due to regional fires.
- In Oregon, Lane County was under an air quality alert for the same reason.
- Ozone is formed through chemical reactions requiring sunlight and higher temperatures.
- The Texas air quality alerts were specifically for Tuesday, with varying durations for alerts in Washington and Oregon.
