AEUS71 KPBZ 211400 AQAPBZ Air Quality Alert Message Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Relayed by National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 900 AM EST Thu Dec 21 2023 PAZ021-220000- Allegheny- Including the cities of Clairton and Liberty 900 AM EST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY DECEMBER 21... The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Thursday, including for the Liberty/Clairton area, including Clairton, Glassport, Lincoln, Liberty, and Port Vue. A code ORANGE air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor exercise or strenuous activity. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles, visit http://www.airnow.gov and https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/AQPartnersWeb/ $$