National Weather Service

…Visibility Reduction Due to Smoke Today…All of central Indiana will continue to see impacts from Canadian wildfire smoke today. Current visibilities are generally between 2 and 3 miles, with a few peak reductions near 1 mile. This will likely continue through sunrise. Daytime mixing could help improve conditions later today, but reduced visibilities are still expected for much of the day. Air Quality will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. If traveling through these areas be prepared for haze that could suddenly reduce visibilities. Conditions will likely improve by Thursday.

…AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT…The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Action Day, in effect until midnight EDT Wednesday night. An Air Quality Action Day for PM 2.5 has been issued. Fine particulate levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exposure. Here are some recommended actions that the public can take:

* Carpool or use public transportation.

* Staying indoors whenever possible.

* Monitor indoor air quality by keeping air circulating and checking on indoor filtration systems.

* Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip.

* Avoid refueling your vehicle or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7pm.

* Turn off your engine when idling for more than 30 seconds.

* Conserve energy by turning off lights or setting the air conditioner to 75 degrees or above. For additional information, please visit the IDEM Smog page at: https://www.apps.idem.in.gov/smogwatch