Weather Alerts

Key points

• Code orange air quality alert issued for Southwestern New Jersey
• Air pollution concentrations may become unhealthy for sensitive groups
• Alert affects children, elderly, and those with asthma or heart/lung disease
• Issued by NJ Department of Environmental Protection

FAQ

What does a code orange air quality alert mean?

A code orange alert indicates that air pollution concentrations within a region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and people with asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases.

Who is most affected by air quality alerts?

Sensitive groups including children, elderly residents, people with asthma, heart disease, and those with other lung diseases are most at risk during air quality alerts.