BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Advisory for southern West Virginia, effective through midnight on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
This advisory, triggered by regional wildfire smoke, affects several areas including Kenova, Huntington, Charleston, Beckley, and surrounding communities.
A Code Orange advisory indicates that air pollution levels may become unhealthy for sensitive groups, which include children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions such as asthma or heart disease.
Residents in these areas are advised to limit outdoor activities, especially strenuous exercise, to reduce exposure to harmful particulate matter in the air.
The air quality conditions are expected to fluctuate over the next few days due to changing weather patterns.
For real-time updates and air quality readings, residents are encouraged to visit AirNow.gov.
The alert remains in effect until Saturday night, and local authorities will continue to monitor air quality throughout the duration of the event.
