DFW Air Quality Alert: Take It Easy This Weekend.

If you needed a reason to relax indoors this weekend, here it is.

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued an Air Quality Alert for Saturday, October 11, due to atmospheric conditions expected to produce high levels of ozone pollution across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Air quality is forecasted to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and those with respiratory conditions. Experts recommend limiting heavy outdoor activity, carpooling, or even skipping the drive altogether to help reduce ozone levels.

Benbrook residents can stay informed and find tips for protecting their health and the environment at tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html.

So if you’ve been looking for an excuse to stay home, this might be the perfect weekend to do it.

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