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8/8/2025 11:51:00 AM until 8/8/2025 11:15:00 PM
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality
Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the
Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia
until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from
Canadian wildfire smoke across the region.
Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout
the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality
Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered
unhealthy for sensitive groups.
A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity. Check the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's AirNow.gov website or the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection's website at
http://dep.wv.gov/daq/ for current air monitor readings.