WEATHER ALERT
WEATHER ALERTS
18 advisories in effect for 18 regions in the area
Franklin
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Nelson
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 523 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene- Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Stafford-Spotsylvania- King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland- Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge- Central Virginia Blue Ridge- Including the cities of Christian, Churchville, Staunton, Waynesboro, Spottswood, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Linville, Clary, Strasburg, Alonzaville, Woodstock, Hawkinstown, Mount Clifton, Mount Jackson, Compton, Fairview, Hamburg, Kimball, Luray, Rileyville, Ingham, Arco, Bentonville, Buckton, Cedarville, Front Royal, Glen Echo, Howellsville, Greenfield, Charlottesville, Overton, Shady Grove, Fordsville, Five Forks, Madison Mills, Twymans Mill, Castleton, Flint Hill, Hackleys Crossroads, Rock Mills, Washington, Burr Hill, Everona, Lahore, Madison Run, Nasons, Orange, Unionville, Cardova, Catalpa, Culpeper, Reva, Stevensburg, Winston, Rapidan, Arkendale, Garrisonville, Shiloh, Widewater, Brookfield, Falmouth, Glendie, Fredericksburg, Rollins Fork, Dahlgren, Airlie, Bethel, Warrenton, Turnbull, Hightown, Mill Gap, New Hampden, Clover Creek, Liberty, McDowell, Monterey, Mustoe, Possum Trot, Sirons Mill, Chester Gap, Skyland, and Montebello 523 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY JULY 17 2026... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code RED Air Quality Alert Friday for Northwestern and Central Virginia. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy 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 the Virginia DEQ air quality web site at www.deq.virginia.gov
Charlotte
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Pittsylvania
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Campbell
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Bath
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Roanoke
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Halifax
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Appomattox
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Alleghany
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Patrick
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Amherst
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Botetourt
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 523 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene- Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Stafford-Spotsylvania- King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland- Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge- Central Virginia Blue Ridge- Including the cities of Christian, Churchville, Staunton, Waynesboro, Spottswood, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Linville, Clary, Strasburg, Alonzaville, Woodstock, Hawkinstown, Mount Clifton, Mount Jackson, Compton, Fairview, Hamburg, Kimball, Luray, Rileyville, Ingham, Arco, Bentonville, Buckton, Cedarville, Front Royal, Glen Echo, Howellsville, Greenfield, Charlottesville, Overton, Shady Grove, Fordsville, Five Forks, Madison Mills, Twymans Mill, Castleton, Flint Hill, Hackleys Crossroads, Rock Mills, Washington, Burr Hill, Everona, Lahore, Madison Run, Nasons, Orange, Unionville, Cardova, Catalpa, Culpeper, Reva, Stevensburg, Winston, Rapidan, Arkendale, Garrisonville, Shiloh, Widewater, Brookfield, Falmouth, Glendie, Fredericksburg, Rollins Fork, Dahlgren, Airlie, Bethel, Warrenton, Turnbull, Hightown, Mill Gap, New Hampden, Clover Creek, Liberty, McDowell, Monterey, Mustoe, Possum Trot, Sirons Mill, Chester Gap, Skyland, and Montebello 523 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY JULY 17 2026... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code RED Air Quality Alert Friday for Northwestern and Central Virginia. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy 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 the Virginia DEQ air quality web site at www.deq.virginia.gov
Bedford
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Rockbridge
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Henry
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 524 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday. A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma or other lung diseases...heart disease...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information...please visit the Virginia Department of of Environmental Quality at www.deq.virginia.gov/our- programs/air/monitoring- assessments/air-quality-forecast
Highland
Air Quality Advisory
Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 523 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene- Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Stafford-Spotsylvania- King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland- Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge- Central Virginia Blue Ridge- Including the cities of Christian, Churchville, Staunton, Waynesboro, Spottswood, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Linville, Clary, Strasburg, Alonzaville, Woodstock, Hawkinstown, Mount Clifton, Mount Jackson, Compton, Fairview, Hamburg, Kimball, Luray, Rileyville, Ingham, Arco, Bentonville, Buckton, Cedarville, Front Royal, Glen Echo, Howellsville, Greenfield, Charlottesville, Overton, Shady Grove, Fordsville, Five Forks, Madison Mills, Twymans Mill, Castleton, Flint Hill, Hackleys Crossroads, Rock Mills, Washington, Burr Hill, Everona, Lahore, Madison Run, Nasons, Orange, Unionville, Cardova, Catalpa, Culpeper, Reva, Stevensburg, Winston, Rapidan, Arkendale, Garrisonville, Shiloh, Widewater, Brookfield, Falmouth, Glendie, Fredericksburg, Rollins Fork, Dahlgren, Airlie, Bethel, Warrenton, Turnbull, Hightown, Mill Gap, New Hampden, Clover Creek, Liberty, McDowell, Monterey, Mustoe, Possum Trot, Sirons Mill, Chester Gap, Skyland, and Montebello 523 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY JULY 17 2026... The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code RED Air Quality Alert Friday for Northwestern and Central Virginia. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy 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 the Virginia DEQ air quality web site at www.deq.virginia.gov