Another “orange” air quality day on Saturday in St. Louis

street. Louis – This weekend might not be the best time for some people to get out regularly, but not necessarily because of the heat alone.

The National Weather Service predicts Orange air quality day for the St. Louis area on Saturday. The rating is valid from 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday.

The “orange” rating is based on US air quality indexwhich means index values ​​between 101 and 150. During such warnings, health experts say members of susceptible groups may experience health effects, but the general public is unlikely to be affected.

When an “orange” rating is considered, certain populations must observe precautions or limits with their outdoor activities. This may include, but is not limited to, people with lung disease, the elderly, children, and people who are active outdoors.

According to the National Weather Service, the Orange Air Quality Forecast “means that extreme ozone concentrations are expected to reach levels that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ground-level ozone is an air pollutant that can cause breathing difficulties.” .

St. Louis has had “fair” air quality for the past several days, even after following some patterns that proved troubling to all residents last week on the East Coast. However, this is at least the third day since Memorial Day weekend with an “Orange” air quality rating in St. Louis.

Meanwhile, the Clean Air Partnership is urging people to switch up their commute to help air quality, whether that’s using public transportation, carpooling, carpooling, walking, biking or working remotely.