# Air Quality Alert: Jo Daviess; Stephenson — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-07-15 12:29 ingested 2026-07-16 08:18

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Air Quality Alert — Jo Daviess; Stephenson
Severity: Unknown. Certainty: Unknown.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued a Red Forecast Air
Pollution Action Day for Thursday July 16th for the AirNow AQI forecast
sectors of Rockford and all 6 Chicago area forecast sectors.  This is in
addition to the ongoing Chicago Area Air Pollution Action Day in effect today.

This Red Forecast Air Pollution Action Day is declared due to a forecast of
Unhealthy-Red category particulates and or ozone on Thursday July 16th.
Northern IL is expected to be on the edge of a thick plume of surface smoke
moving in from the north and cleaner air to the south. There is some uncertainty
in how far south the smoke progresses and the durations of poor air quality as
this dividing line may meander in and out of Northern IL late Wednesday night thru
Friday.  With this in mind, those with air quality concerns or outdoor plans are
encouraged to check current NowCast readings or sign up for EnviroFlash alerts
on AirNow.gov

Unhealthy - Everyone should reduce prolonged activities or heavy exertion
outdoors. Active children, older adults, and people with pulmonary or
respiratory disease such as asthma should avoid prolonged activities or
heavy exertion outdoors.

Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality
forecasts, current air quality, and tips on how you can reduce your
emissions can be found at www.airnow.gov

Media Contact... Illinois EPA

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