Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued September 24 at 2:56PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
AQAHGX
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an
Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for
Friday, September 25, 2026.
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and
surrounding areas on Friday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by
sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work,
avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle
properly tuned.
For more information on ozone:
Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html
EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA
Take Care of Texas:
www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean
Area Description:
Inland Harris; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Harris; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov