Monday is an Ozone Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware

By Mari Lou | August 4, 2025

Today is an Ozone Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware – particularly the northern parts of the state. Mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper-80s will enhance ozone formation. Furthermore, calm to light and variable winds will hinder dispersion and allow pollutants and ozone precursors to accumulate, primarily in the northern portion…

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Delaware Air Quality Still Affected by NJ Forest Fire

By Mari Lou | June 15, 2025

The forest fire in the Wharton State Forest in Burlington County, New Jersey has expanded to affect 5500 acres, but is now 70% contained. Delaware continues to be affected by smoke from this wild fire and DNREC has declared today a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Particulate Matter (for ozone the status is…

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