The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for parts of the Commonwealth. Please see the attached link to learn more. https://www.weather.gov/lmk/. 

The Energy and Environment Cabinet has released the following statement regarding the air quality alert: Smoke from Canadian wildfires is impacting the commonwealth this week, causing hazy skies and poor air quality in some areas. (Track fire and smoke plumes here, https://fire.airnow.gov/ and air quality here, https://www.airnow.gov/)  The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is measuring in the “red” across parts of Kentucky today, meaning air quality is considered unhealthy for everyone. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should take the following measures to reduce exposure: o Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. o Keep outdoor activities short. o Consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them. You can track your local air quality here: https://www.airnow.gov/