Lehigh Valley air quality remained "hazardous" as of 10 AM. The AQI was 309, which is considered Code Maroon by AirNow. At this level, all activity outdoors should be as limited as possible. The AQI was 422 at 3 pm yesterday.
Air quality in the Lehigh Valley improved from 309 at 10 am to 235 at noon. This is still considered "very unhealthy," but is an improvement. At 1 pm, it improved to 200. At 2 pm, it improved to 179. This is considered "unhealthy," with guidance suggesting reduction of long or intense outdoor activity. By 7 pm, it had improved to "unhealthy for sensitive groups," meaning people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teenagers, minority populations and outdoor workers.
(Updated at Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 7 pm)
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I understand there is going to be a mandatory vaccine for the smoke...
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