HEALTHWTOP DC
DC region under code red air quality alert due to heat and smoky skies
The D.C. region is under a code red air quality alert due to heat and smoke from Canadian wildfires, making the air unhealthy for all, especially those with health issues. A code purple alert affects areas west of Interstate 81, and air quality is expected to improve by Saturday as a cold front brings rain and storms.
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