Thursday, Aug. 29 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in this range.
For more information, contact:
WNC Regional Air Quality Agency
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 250-6777
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