A new kind of day: County declares 'action day' in response to elevated Ozone levels

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A new kind of day: County declares 'action day' in response to elevated Ozone levels
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During the monsoon in Tucson, residents experience increased humidity, rainstorms, heat, and particulates such as dust and pollution.Ozone Action Day advisories are due to elevated ozone levels. The county warning highlights the importance of being aware of air quality, especially during the summer months.

The buildup can cause irritation, particularly for individuals with respiratory conditions like asthma.“My wife and I both noticed some dry eyes, and some stinging,” he said. “We start to see those numbers get into those thresholds," Diggs explained."They’ll go ahead and issue that advisory… a lot of times they’re being a little proactive, too.”

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