Red Alert Air Quality Warning | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Air quality just hit “code red” — unhealthy for everyone, especially sensitive groups like kids, seniors, pregnant women, and those with asthma or heart conditions. Wildfire smoke drifting in, combined with sunny, warm weather creating more ground-level ozone, is pushing particle pollution into dangerous levels. While ozone stays moderate, fine particles from smoke, cars, and power plants can trigger coughing, reduced lung function, and even heart attacks. Outdoor workers and active folks should limit exposure; everyone should take breaks outdoors. Smoke’s not going anywhere soon — lingering…