The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy (EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory for June 30, 2026,
for elevated levels of ozone in west and southwest Michigan.
Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range.
The Air Quality Alert is in effect for the following Michigan
counties:
Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Van Buren, and Berrien.
Warm temperatures, ample sunlight, and southwest winds will mix with
pollutants to produce surface-level ozone in west and southwest
Michigan.
It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor
activities, especially those with heart disease respiratory
conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing,
coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, or
eyes.
People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which can lead to
ozone formation. These activities include: refueling vehicles or
topping off when refueling, using gasoline powered lawn equipment,
using charcoal lighter fluid.
Positive activities include: driving less, telecommuting, delaying
or combining errands.
For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir site:
Michigan.gov/MiAir
For up-to-date air quality data nationally, visit EPA's Air Now site:
AirNow.gov