Summary
Texas residents were advised to reduce activities that contribute to air pollution, as several cities experienced poor air quality due to high ozone levels. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued warnings, and people were encouraged to adopt practices like carpooling and avoiding drive-thru lanes to help reduce ozone formation.
Key Facts
- Millions of Texans were warned about high ozone levels on Wednesday.
- The National Weather Service issued air quality alerts for several cities, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Victoria, Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria.
- People most at risk from ozone include those with asthma, children, older adults, and those active outdoors.
- Health issues from ozone can include coughing and breathing problems.
- Residents were encouraged to ride-share, bike, walk, avoid drive-thrus, and conserve energy to cut pollution.
- Regions have been experiencing multiple ozone action days.
- Smoke from fires and weak winds contribute to pollution build-up.
- Ozone forms through chemical reactions needing sunlight and warm temperatures.
