Since it is officially both Summer (well in my book anyway) and hurricane season, it also means lower air quality in Maryland. I know that everyone likes to say that their city has weird weather--how many towns claim "if you don't like the weather--wait an hour" as their motto? And that I know Baltimore isn't the only city with humidity--who knew Omaha had so much humidity? But, I do find Maryland's air quality reports nice.
Being summer and all, this means that Maryland's air quality will significantly drop, today for instance is an Orange alert day--meaning that there is enough pollution to be unhealthy for certain age groups and people with medical needs.
The guide is determined by how much of the five criteria pollutants (particulate matter, ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide) are present in the air. These pollutants were described by the EPA in the Clean Air Act.
So, for certain age groups make sure they stay inside. And for everyone, enjoy the start to what I hope to be a beautiful summer.
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