AEUS73 KDMX 171459 AQAIA Air Quality Alert Message Iowa Department of Natural Resources Relayed by National Weather Service Des Moines IA 959 AM CDT Sun Sep 17 2023 IAZ031-043-044-055-056-069-070-079>081-090>092-180500- Woodbury-Monona-Crawford-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Cass-Mills- Montgomery-Adams-Fremont-Page-Taylor- 959 AM CDT Sun Sep 17 2023 ...The Iowa DNR has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particulate pollution, which is in effect for portions of west central and southwest Iowa through midnight tonight... Fine particulate levels near or above EPA health standards are expected to remain elevated today as smoke from wildfires in Canada settles into the area. The DNR recommends that people reduce long or intense activities, and take more breaks during outdoor activities until air quality conditions improve. The recommendation is especially pertinent to individuals with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teenagers, and outdoor workers. People in these categories should consider rescheduling or moving outdoor activities indoors. For more information, please contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at 515.725.8200. $$ Hagenhoff