{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.8fa15bf33f96bbbda986edace180dc5038acf815.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-15","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.8fa15bf33f96bbbda986edace180dc5038acf815.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Burlington VT"},"word_count":250,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Air Quality Alert: Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT\n\n**Severity:** Unknown\n**Certainty:** Unknown\n**Urgency:** Unknown\n**Areas:** Western Rutland; Eastern Rutland; Western Windsor; Eastern Windsor\n**Issued by:** NWS Burlington VT\n**Sent:** 2026-07-15T18:00:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-15T18:00:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-16T23:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nThe Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality\nAlert for fine particulate pollution from wildfire smoke for Rutland\nand Windsor Counties in Vermont from 6 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday.\n\nThe Air Quality Index, or AQI, is expected to approach or exceed the\nCode Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category.\n\nWhen pollution levels are in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups\ncategory, the Vermont Department of Health recommends that these\nindividuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to\nreduce the risk of adverse health effects.\n\nPeople who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated\nlevels of pollutants include the very young, older adults, and those\nwith preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart\ndisease and those working outside.\n\nThose with symptoms should consider consulting their personal\nphysician.\n\nPeople with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep\nquick relief medicine handy.\n\nIf you have heart disease: symptoms such as palpitations, shortness\nof breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you\nhave any of these, contact your healthcare provider.\n\nAn Air Quality Action Day means that particulate concentrations\nwithin the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.\n\nFor additional information, please visit the Vermont Agency of\nNatural Resources web site at https://dec.vermont.gov/air-\nquality/local-air- quality-forecasts."}