Code Purple Air Quality Alert
Coverage of Code Purple Air Quality Alert in the Nexus archive.
- Flying Squirrels offer ticket exchanges after fans question decision to play during Code Purple air quality alert
The Richmond Flying Squirrels played a game during the city's first-ever Code Purple air quality alert, prompting fans to decide whether to attend. The team offered ticket exchanges following fan concerns about the decision to play under the alert.
- Reprieve from wildfire smoke expected to come over the weekend, meteorologists say
The Philadelphia region is expected to see improved air quality this weekend as wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota moves out due to rain and changing winds. A Code Purple Air Quality Alert was in effect on Friday, indicating 'very unhealthy' conditions, but levels have since dropped to 'unhealthy.' Health officials advised residents to stay indoors until the pollution clears.
- 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.
- DC area under heat, air quality alerts after stormy Fourth of July
The D.C. area remains under heat and air quality alerts following a stormy Fourth of July that caused evacuations at the National Mall and delayed fireworks. The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory with heat index values up to 105, alongside a Code Purple Air Quality Alert, as high humidity and thunderstorms persist through Monday.