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Air Quality Action Day forecast for Friday

in.gov

An air quality alert has been extended. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has extended the forecast of an Air Quality Action Day through Friday.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires means levels of fine particulate matter may be unhealthy for sensitive groups. The Air Quality Action Day is in effect for counties across the northern part of the state, including in Northwest Indiana.

Michael Gallenberger is a news reporter and producer that hosts All Things Considered on 89.1 FM | Lakeshore Public Media.