Ridgefield CT Weather: Air Quality Alert Issued

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for the area for Wednesday. Conditions are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups which includes babies, the elderly,those with allergies and asthma and anyone with a compromised immune system.

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality Index for rating air quality is based on the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Air Quality Alert is in effect from 11 a.m. on Wednesday until 11 p.m. on Wednesday night. Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards for sensitive groups.

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Here is a look at conditions for the rest of this week in your area.

• Tonight: Partly cloudy, low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 84, 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9 p.m.

• Thursday: 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3 p.m.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

• Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

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