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Forecast

Source: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

For daily Air Quality Index forecasts:
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- Call 703-FAIRFAX (703-324-7329), TTY 711
- Call the Air Quality Hotline at 202-962-3299, TTY 711

On Code Red Days

Check out the Fairfax Connector to verify free bus rides on official Code Red days.
Children, the elderly and people with heart or respiratory ailments, emphysema, asthma or chronic bronchitis should reduce outdoor activities.
Healthy individuals should limit strenuous outdoor work or exercise and outdoor activities.

Air Quality Index Codes

	Good -- Green	Enjoy outdoor activities ... Carpool, use public transit, bike or walk Keep engines tuned Use environmentally friendly products
	Moderate -- Yellow	Some pollution in the air ... Limit driving, consolidate trips Reduce car idling Conserve electricity, set A/C to 78 degrees
	Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups -- Orange	Children and adults with respiratory and heart sensitivity should limit outdoor activity ... Refuel after dusk, use fuel-efficient vehicles Avoid driving, use transit, telework Avoid using aerosol products
	Unhealthy -- Red	Unhealthy for everyone ... Avoid lawn mowing or use electric mowers Put off painting until air quality improves Limit strenuous outdoor activities
	Very Unhealthy -- Purple	Very unhealthy for everyone ... Avoid outdoor physical activities, especially sensitive groups

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