Air Quality Alert: Lucas; Wood; Ottawa; Sandusky; Erie; Hancock; Seneca; Huron; Wyandot; Crawford; Richland; Ashland; Wayne; Stark; Marion; Morrow; Holmes; Knox

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Air Quality Alert — Lucas; Wood; Ottawa; Sandusky; Erie; Hancock; Seneca; Huron; Wyandot; Crawford; Richland; Ashland; Wayne; Stark; Marion; Morrow; Holmes; Knox Severity: Unknown. Certainty: Unknown. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT Friday night. Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality through Friday. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'Unhealthy' range. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories. It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes. For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.