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Air Quality Alert Issued For Thursday

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Air Quality Alert Issued For Thursday

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code red air quality alert Thursday for Atlantic and Cape May Counties in New Jersey. A code red air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthful for the general population. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles...visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/

* AFFECTED AREAS: CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC ... COASTAL ATLANTIC

Karen Johnson

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Karen Johnson

With over 30 years of news experience in major markets like Los Angeles, Denver, and Columbus, Karen now covers our area for South Jersey NewsBeat. She also brings her articulate and conversational news delivery to WOND radio listeners every weekday. Her background includes work with the NBC Radio Network, and she thrives in fast-paced news environments.

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