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Air Quality Alert issued September 16 at 1:59PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Alert Description
AQAFFC The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division has issued a Code Orange (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) Air Quality Alert for Atlanta for Thursday September 17. Under Code Orange conditions, the outdoor air quality is likely to be unhealthy for some people. Children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. For additional information on the Air Quality Index, please visit http://airnow.gov.
Time Information
Effective
Sep 16, 2026, 5:59 PM
Expires
Sep 17, 2026, 10:00 PM
Issued
Sep 16, 2026, 5:59 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Unknown
Urgency
Unknown
Certainty
Unknown
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Peachtree City GA
National Weather Service