Air Quality Alert Message

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Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Wilmington OH 144 PM EDT Thu Sep 18 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has issued an Air Quality Alert for Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin and Licking counties in Central Ohio, from 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. Levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. On Alert days, help reduce ozone by taking the following actions: * Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead of driving alone. * Refuel your vehicle after 8 pm. * Do not idle your vehicle, exhaust contributes to air pollution. * Mow your lawn in the evening hours and avoid the use of gas-powered lawn equipment. For additional information, please visit the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's website at morpc.org/airquality