Waco area under wind advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory until 6 pm for all of North Texas, including Waco and surrounding counties. Winds from the north to northwest of 25 to 30 mph are expected, with stronger gusts during daylight hours.
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Code red for DFW, Houston pollution
Houston and the DFW metroplex are under a level-red air quality watch for tomorrow, meaning conditions are expected to produce unhealthy levels of ozone. The TCEQ air quality page shows Austin at level orange (unhealthy for sensitive groups) and Waco at yellow (moderate).
So what do you do if you’re in DFW or Houston tomorrow? Says the advisory: “Elevated concentrations of ozone can act as a lung irritant. Individuals with chronic lung disease, such as asthma and emphysema, as well as the elderly and young children, are particularly sensitive to ozone and should attempt to avoid exposure. To avoid exposure, minimize exertion outdoors during the mid-day to early evening hours or stay indoors in an air-conditioned room during this time.”
There are two levels above red, by the way: purple (very unhealthy) and maroon (hazardous).
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