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Unhealthy Air Grips Georgia, Oregon: Stay Indoors!
13 Jan
Summary
- Unhealthy air quality affects parts of Georgia, South Carolina, and Oregon.
- PM2.5 particles create hazardous conditions, prompting health advisories.
- Winter weather is trapping pollutants near the ground, worsening air.
Unhealthy air quality is impacting residents across parts of Georgia, South Carolina, and Oregon, with warnings for people to remain indoors. Air Quality Index readings have reached hazardous levels, particularly in Augusta, Georgia, and surrounding South Carolina areas, as well as in central Oregon's Bend.
Microscopic PM2.5 particles, originating from vehicles, industry, and wood burning, are the primary concern, creating conditions classified as unhealthy for all residents. This situation is exacerbated by winter weather phenomena, such as temperature inversions and high-pressure systems, which are trapping pollutants near the ground.
