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Wednesday Declared Ozone Action Day


Last Update: 6/23 6:58 pm
(WXYZ) - Because of temperatures near 90 and high humidity, officials have declared Wednesday, June 24 the first Ozone Action day of the year.

TOM WAIT REPORTS IN THE VIDEO PLAYER ON THE RIGHT

Because of this, you're should not to fill up your vehicle during the heat of the day. You should also avoid driving if at all possible, and keep the lawn mower in the garage.

You can find more information and tips, as well as an Ozone Action video, online at www.semcog.org (look for Ozone Action under Hot Topics on the home page) or by calling 800-66-33-AIR. Residents can also get e-mail notification of Ozone Action days. Just e-mail ozoneaction@semcog.org and put "Notification" in the subject line.




Weather Almanac

Place: Tacoma, WA
Year: 1940
Event: High winds struck the Tacoma-Narrows Bridge at a critical angle, causing caused vibrations which eventually collapsed the $6 million, four-month-old bridge. Maximum wind speed of 31 mph recorded in downtown Tacoma; probably higher over Puget Sound.

Place: Minneapolis, MN
Year: 1991
Event: Minus 6 degrees -- record low for the date.

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