Alert
Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy for All

No alert issued currently.

Air quality alerts are sometimes issued for central Ohio that is considered unhealthy for all. Ozone and/or particulate levels are high enough to be harmful to people with chronic heart and respiratory conditions, like asthma.  Also for children, active adults and anyone who is outside for a prolonged period of time.

During such an alert, Columbus Public Health recommends that everyone limit their activity outside during this air alert.

Health effects include:

• throat irritation
• coughing
• rapid, shallow breathing

People who are having trouble breathing should seek medical attention. People with asthma are likely to suffer more symptoms that are more severe.

View the Air Quality Forecast

To view the current and up-to-date air quality forecast, visit the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s website at http://airquality.morpc.org/.

More Information

For more information on Air Quality Alerts, ozone and particulate pollution, go to Air Quality.