Air Quality Alert

FROM: NWS Wilmington OH
AREA: Delaware; Franklin; Licking; Fairfield
SENT: 2026-07-14T00:01:00-04:00

Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 12:01AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has issued an Air Quality
Alert for Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin and Licking counties in
Central Ohio, from 6 AM this morning to 9 PM EDT this evening.

Levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy
standards.

On Alert days, help reduce ozone by taking the following actions:

* Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead of
driving alone.
* Refuel your vehicle after 8 pm.
* Do not idle your vehicle, exhaust contributes to air pollution.
* Mow your lawn in the evening hours and avoid the use of
gas-powered lawn equipment.

For additional information, please visit the Mid-Ohio Regional
Planning Commission’s website at morpc.org/airquality

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-14T21:00:00-04:00