A forecast of bright sunshine and light wind has prompted the Evansville EPA to extend the ozone alert.
The agency has extended the season’s first Ozone Alert through Friday.
In an email, EPA Director Jacob Keating said the alert will also continue for central and southeastern parts of Indiana.
The EPA recommends children, the elderly, people with respiratory diseases, and those who are active outdoors limit prolonged outdoor exertion, especially between the hours of noon and 7:00 p.m.
The agency asks you to conserve energy during ozone alerts, to reduce emissions.
You’re urged to limit driving, use public transportation, and avoid unnecessary idling.
You’re also asked to postpone fueling your vehicle until after 6:00 p.m.
Open burning is prohibited during air quality alerts, with the exception of grilling food.
Still, the agency asks residents to wait until after 6:00 to fire up the grill.