Barnstable County, MA
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Wednesday 06/10 3:23 PM EDT – Thursday 06/11 11:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Ground Level Ozone, from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday.
An Air Quality Alert day means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed levels that are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults. Sensitive children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity.
For additional information, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection website at: https://mass.gov/dep/massair/forecast
Areas Impacted
- Western Norfolk
- Eastern Norfolk
- Northern Bristol
- Western Plymouth
- Eastern Plymouth
- Southern Bristol
- Southern Plymouth
- Barnstable
- Dukes
- Nantucket
Tips to Stay Safe
When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location:
- Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov.
- Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Marginal (1/5) Risk for Severe Weather Today
Created by the NWS Boston/Norton WFO
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are possible this afternoon and evening, mainly for western MA and CT. Elsewhere, there is a risk for non-severe thunderstorms with hazards limited to lightning and heavy downpours. Thunderstorm formation would be most likely after 3PM.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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