Air Quality Level Forecast for Thursday, June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023 (Chesapeake Beach, MD): The Town of Chesapeake Beach continues to monitor air quality as many of our residents and guests enjoy our recreational parks. Per the National Weather Service, Calvert County is under a "Code Red Air Quality Alert" for Thursday, June 29, 2023. For this reason, the Chesapeake Beach Water Park, Bayfront Park, and Kellam's Field will be closed on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Please see the alert below:

Air Quality Alert

Charles-St. Marys-Calvert- 440 PM EDT Wed Jun 28 2023 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY JUNE 29 2023... The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code RED Air Quality Alert Thursday for Southern Maryland. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general population. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles visit the web site www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx.

The following graphics are from the Maryland Department of the Environment regarding the AQI forecast:

For outdoor safety guidelines for tomorrow, please review MDE's Air Quality Action Guide.

For more information and updates, please visit the Air Monitoring Program through the MDE website.