AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT THURSDAY

The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana.

The Agency expects to see levels of ozone in the `unhealthy for sensitive groups` range on the Air Quality Index.

On Air Quality Advisory days, everyone can help reduce ozone formation by taking the following actions:

- Take the bus, carpool, bike, or walk instead of drive.
- Refuel your vehicle after 8 PM; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap.
- Do not idle your vehicle; exhaust contributes considerably to ozone formation.
- Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Advisory days.