| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 16, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 16, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/air-quality-alert-extended-for-chicago-area-red-forecast-air-pollution-day-declared/3962422/ |
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The National Weather Service has extended an ongoing air quality alert for most
of the Chicago area as wildfire smoke continues to billow into the area.
That alert will now run through at least Friday night according to NWS
officials, with residents urged to take precautions to limit their exposure...