Air quality alert issued for parts of central and southern Minnesota
An air quality alert has been issued for parts of central and southern Minnesota starting Tuesday afternoon and lasting into the evening.
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An air quality alert has been issued for parts of central and southern Minnesota starting Tuesday afternoon and lasting into the evening.
The air quality index is expected to reach orange levels across southern Minnesota on Tuesday. The alert will be in place from noon to 8 p.m. People with breathing conditions like asthma or those doing physical activity or work are encouraged to take precautions.
The alert will be in place from noon to 8 p.m. People with breathing conditions like asthma or those doing physical activity or work are encouraged to take precautions.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says unhealthy ozone levels can aggravate lung diseases like asthma, emphysema, and COPD.
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