Air Quality Alert Issued for Central Ohio Due to Unhealthy Ozone Levels

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has issued an Air Quality Alert for Central Ohio for today, October 13, 2026. Ground-level ozone pollution levels are expected to be "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" on the national Air Quality Index (AQI) scale, with a forecasted AQI of 101. The public is advised to limit strenuous outdoor activity.