TCEQ warns: Ozone pollution alert in effect for North Texas Friday

An air quality alert was issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Friday. The alert is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hood, Johnson, Ellis and Henderson counties.

"The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Friday, July 19, 2024. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Friday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned," states the NWS Fort Worth TX.

This alert is in effect until Friday at 5 p.m.

Air quality alert: Your safety checklist from the NWS

• Stay inside if possible, particularly if you have respiratory concerns or other health problems, or are a senior or child.

• If you must go out, try to limit the amount of time you are out to strictly essential activities.

• Minimize your use of items that increase pollution, such as cars, gas-powered lawnmowers, and other vehicles.

• Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.

• Stay Informed - Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.

Source: The National Weather Service

This story was originally published July 18, 2024 at 2:06 PM with the headline "TCEQ warns: Ozone pollution alert in effect for North Texas Friday."