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Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for the Triad Wednesday

Published by Minor Barnette / May 19, 2026

Due to anticipated high temperatures in the low 90’s, bright sunlight, low humidity and limited mixing of the air mass, ground level ozone formation is expected to reach levels which are considered unhealthy for sensitive groups on Wednesday, May 20.

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