Air quality alert for Mecklenburg and Union counties until Friday evening

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At 2:51 p.m. on Friday, the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC reported an air quality alert in effect until 8 p.m. for Mecklenburg and Union counties.

"The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone for Mecklenburg and Union counties, until 8 p.m. this evening," describes the NWS.

This alert is in effect until 8 p.m.

Follow these simple tips from the NWS to stay safe when there is an air quality alert

• Stay inside if possible, particularly if you have respiratory concerns or other health problems, or are a senior or child.
• If you must go out, try to limit the amount of time you are out to strictly essential activities.
• Minimize your use of items that increase pollution, such as cars, gas-powered lawnmowers, and other vehicles.
• Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.
• Stay Informed - Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 2:55 PM.