We love summer, but did you know that warm weather also means we’re in the most active part of ozone season? Ozone is one of the most common air pollutants , and prolonged exposure can lead to short- and long-term health issues.
Enter SkyCast, a service that forecasts air quality conditions expected for the next day ranging from green (no health impact) to red (when ground-level ozone pollution is so extreme that an Ozone Alert is issued).
Want to protect your health and contribute to cleaner air on red-level days? Here are four suggestions:
- Walk, bike, carpool, or ride the bus to reduce emissions.
- Schedule your outdoor activities for before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
- Wait until after sunset to fill your gas tank.
- Mow your lawn in the evening.
Stay informed about air quality this ozone season by receiving the SkyCast issued daily at 4 p.m. — so you can continue breathing easy, Kansas City. Sign up for SkyCast .