AQI Alerts for Alto, MI

# HEADLINE -------------------- Air Quality Alert for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 # SUMMARY -------------------- 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 # DETAILS -------------------- ISSUED AT Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:20 PM EDT ISSUED BY Relayed by National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI HEADER Air Quality Alert Message # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Allegan, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, Van Buren Including the cities of Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Holland, and South Haven