Philadelphia, PA – Air quality in Philadelphia and much of southeastern Pennsylvania has dipped to Code Orange, triggering a health alert that remains in effect until midnight Tuesday. Residents across Philadelphia, Media, Norristown, Doylestown, and neighboring communities are being urged to limit outdoor activities, especially children, seniors, and anyone with asthma or heart and lung conditions.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, elevated levels of fine particulates are expected to remain trapped near the surface as cloudy skies and light winds keep pollutants from dispersing. The Code Orange Air Quality Action Day applies to the entire Philadelphia metro, including Chester, Montgomery, and Bucks counties.
Health officials recommend avoiding strenuous outdoor work or exercise and keeping windows closed through Tuesday night. Sensitive groups should stay indoors as much as possible, monitor symptoms, and run air purifiers if available. Drivers may also notice haze or reduced visibility during the alert period.
The risk is expected to gradually decrease overnight into Wednesday as breezes return and humidity drops. However, weather models suggest additional air quality alerts could be issued if stagnant conditions persist later this week. Stay updated at airnow.gov and check for further advisories from state and local agencies.
Five Day Forecast for Philadelphia, PA:
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 87. Southeast wind late.
- Tuesday Night: Cloudy, low around 69.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, high near 83.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 84.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 85.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high upper 80s.
