Poor Air Quality Expected In Galloway This Week

GALLOWAY, NJ — An Air Quality Alert has been issued in Galloway for Monday and Tuesday, meaning that sensitive groups like young children, elderly people and those with respiratory disease should avoid strenuous outdoor activities.

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) declared July 15 and 16 an "Air Quality Action Day for Ozone" in the South Coastal area.

"Another day of hot and humid conditions is anticipated across New Jersey," the DEP said. "Temperatures in the upper-90s, mostly sunny conditions, and southwesterly winds will allow ozone levels to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category throughout the majority of New Jersey."

Tuesday will get even hotter than that, according to the forecast.

Sensitive groups, including young children, elderly populations and those with respiratory diseases like asthma should avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the afternoon and evening hours, officials said.

You can check the latest air quality by visiting AirNow.gov, which tracks air quality using the official U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI).