Code Orange Smog Alert Issued in Buford for Tuesday

The Natural Weather Service has issued a code orange air quality alert for the Atlanta area on Tuesday, Aug. 4, the National Weather Service said Monday afternoon.

A code orange air quality alert means the air may be unhealthy for certain people, including children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease.

The following groups should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion during the late-afternoon and early-evening hours when the ozone concentrations are highest, the NWS said.

The NWS forecast for Buford said the heat index will rise as high as 98 on Tuesday. The heat index will sit at at least 90 degrees from 11 to 8 p.m.