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Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service St Louis MO Issued by National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO 1224 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT... The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in Springfield Illinois is forecasting unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups (USG) for fine particulates from wildfire smoke until midnight CDT tonight. Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality forecasts and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found at www.airnow.gov. Media Contact...217 558 1536.