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Code Orange Smog Alert for Wednesday
Georgia's Clean Air Campaign warns of poor air quality for the metro Atlanta area for June 27.
An alert issued on Tuesday afternoon for Wednesday by Georgia's Clean Air Campaign forecasts the air quality at 101 - which signifies a Code Orange Smog Alert. The alert is for the metro Atlana area and includes Norcross.
Because of the predicted concentrations of ground-level ozone, air quality in metro Atlanta is predicted to be "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups."
Health Advisory: Air is more likely to be unhealthy for more people. Children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone levels are highest.
For more information, please check out the Clean Air Campaign website.
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