Air Quality Alert Issued for Mercer County

The National Weather Service has issued a code orange aid quality alert for Mercer County.

An air quality alert means that air pollution in the area, coupled with high heat and humidity, may pose a health risk to people with asthma, heart and lung problems, small children and elderly.

The National Weather Service is advising all to limit outdoor exercise and strenuous activity to avoid complications from air pollution.

The alert expires at midnight. 

For more information, visit www.airnow.gov.