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Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore area on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an Air Quality Alert for Saturday in the Baltimore area.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert will be in effect for June 22, 2024.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups.



Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly.

The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

Air Quality Guide


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