{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.71931df19647fed9b90ae597deac8d5ff6603623.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Air Quality Alert issued July 8 at 10:48AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-08","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.71931df19647fed9b90ae597deac8d5ff6603623.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Northern Indiana"},"word_count":228,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Air Quality Alert: Air Quality Alert issued July 8 at 10:48AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana\n\n**Severity:** Unknown\n**Certainty:** Unknown\n**Urgency:** Unknown\n**Areas:** Cass; Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien\n**Issued by:** NWS Northern Indiana\n**Sent:** 2026-07-08T10:48:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-08T10:48:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-09T00:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy\n(EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, July 8th,\nfor elevated levels of ozone in parts of southwest Michigan.\nPollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for\nSensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range.\n\nThe Air Quality Alert is in effect for the following counties in\nsouthwest Michigan...\n\nBerrien and Cass\n\nWarm temperatures, ample sunlight and southwest winds will mix with\npollutants to produce surface-level Ozone in west and southwest\nMichigan.\n\nIt is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous\noutdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and\nrespiratory conditions like asthma. Monitor for symptoms such as\nwheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose,\nthroat, and eyes.\n\nPeople and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to\nozone formation. These activities include:\n* refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling;\n* using gasoline powered lawn equipment;\n* using charcoal lighter fluid.\n\nPositive activities include:\n* driving less;\n* telecommuting;\n* delaying or combining errands;\n\nFor up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site:\nMichigan.gov/MiAir\n\nFor up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPA's Air Now site:\nAirNow.gov"}