Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories. It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes. For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Those in the midst of a suicide, mental health or addiction-related crisis can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling or texting 988, beginning July 16.
Though the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has existed since 2005, the new three digit number will allow people to access immediate assistance much quicker. [More]
CELINA - An early burst gave Grand Lake a comfortable lead, and starter Gabriel Torres made it hold up to help the Mariners get back in the win column.
