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DNR issues an ozone advisory for five local counties Tuesday

Posted at 6:14 PM, Jul 09, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-09 19:14:32-04

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Ozone for five local counties Tuesday: Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha.

The level orange advisory is slated to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, such as those with asthma, lung and heart diseases. The DNR advises those who are sensitive to air pollutants to limit activity outdoors.

The Air Quality Advisory goes until 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.