Unhealthy air warning for SE Oklahoma

  • February 14, 2022

 

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality issued a health advisory Monday morning pointing to unhealthy air conditions in southeast Oklahoma.

The DEQ identified Pittsburg County as having high levels of fine particular matter that could prove “unhealthy” for certain people. In particular, those with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, were encouraged to limit their activities.

Oklahoma Air Quality Health Advisory
Date: Monday, February 14, 2022 Air Pollutant(s): fine particulate matter (PM2.5)
For a graphic of affected counties, visit https://www.deq.ok.gov/air-quality-division/air-quality-health-advisory/
Air Quality Index health scale and suggested actions

Jerry Bohnen