Trenton, N.C. – Residents in Jones County are being urged to limit outdoor activity through Tuesday night as a Code Orange Air Quality Alert remains in effect, warning of potentially unhealthy air due to elevated fine particulate levels.
According to the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, the alert runs until midnight Tuesday and affects cities including Maysville, Pollocksville, and Trenton. Officials say concentrations of fine particulates could approach or exceed levels considered harmful for sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with heart or lung conditions.
Local schools and outdoor programs may consider limiting outdoor recess or practice sessions. Residents are advised to stay indoors with windows closed, especially during the evening when air stagnation tends to worsen. Running air purifiers or using HVAC systems with clean filters can help reduce indoor exposure.
This alert is part of a broader air quality concern impacting parts of eastern North Carolina, as stagnant conditions and possible smoke from regional fires contribute to the elevated particle levels.
Air quality conditions are expected to improve by Wednesday morning, but further advisories may be issued if particulate levels remain high.
