D.C. air pollution levels hit Code Red this week

Pollution levels in the Washington area reached Code Red or “unhealthy” levels on Monday, according to the Capital Weather Gang, for the first time is six years. Last summer, the DMV avoided any Code Red or Code Purple-level days of pollution. But a few days without wind this past week might account for pollution and high ozone levels stagnating in the air.

WTOP predicts that the rest of the week could hover in Code Orange territory. Code Red means that the air is unhealthy for all groups of people, while Code Orange indicates that those with more sensitive respiratory systems include children and the elderly could be affected by the air quality.

• Washington posted first Code Red day since 2012 on Monday due to ‘unhealthy’ pollution levels [WaPo]
• Code Red: Air quality in DC area dips to new lows [WTOP]