Smog alert in England and Wales

[Josy]

The government has issued a "smog alert" in England and Wales for ozone and polluting particles known as PM10s, which can affect people's health.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said high levels of pollution are expected from 1500 BST on Thursday and over the Easter weekend.

It said the alert was due to warm and still conditions brought on by a high pressure system.

Defra is urging the public to take "sensible precautions".

It said some people, including those who have asthma - and particularly the elderly - could be affected by the high pollution levels and may notice an impact on their breathing.

It advised people to avoid taking exercise outside in the afternoon if they are susceptible to the pollutants, and not to take unnecessary short car journeys in a bid to help reduce the build-up of ozone.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13161431

[Niall]

O_O What caused this to happen? D:

[Vicky.]

I dont know why but I have always found smog a funny word :D

[Josy]

I dont know why but I have always found smog a funny word :D

:laugh:

[Benjamin]

O_O What caused this to happen? D:

It said the alert was due to warm and still conditions brought on by a high pressure system.



;)

[Benjamin]

I dont know why but I have always found smog a funny word :D

Me too! I also am amused by the words 'smock' and 'spork'. :hugesmile:

[Vicky.]

Me too! I also am amused by the words 'smock' and 'spork'. :hugesmile:

Flump>>>>>>

[Josy]

Me too! I also am amused by the words 'smock' and 'spork'. :hugesmile:

My OH thinks the word spork is the funniest thing ever :laugh:

[Benjamin]

Flump>>>>>>

mooncup>>>>>>>

[Niall]

;)

Thats a very vague explanation lmao. :laugh:

[Niall]

mooncup>>>>>>>

EWWWW. *Has flashbacks of that thread* :yuk:

[Josy]

mooncup>>>>>>>

Omg :bawling: :laugh:

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

this weather is pain :bored:

there was a wasp in my room this morning it woke me up and i couldnt go back to sleep until he left http://i.imgur.com/WX6CJ.gif

[arista]

O_O What caused this to happen? D:




It Spains Fault
they stole our Rain


Buggers

[Josy]

It Spains Fault
they stole our Rain


Buggers

:joker:

[Glenn.]

I dont know why but I have always found smog a funny word :D

Got to be better than the word 'Smeg' :yuk:

[Kerry]

Oh FFS! We seriously can't live these days. Snow, sun, smog, wind, rain.....

I mean, just be fecking sensible! Doesn't take a genius!

Easter weekend? Bank Holiday? Do(n't) have fun :rolleyes:

Officials at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said high levels of pollution are expected across England and Wales over the weekend because of warm and still conditions brought on by the high pressure system.

Some people, including those who have asthma, could be affected by the high pollution levels and may notice an impact on their breathing.

The public is being advised to take "sensible precautions", including avoiding taking exercise outside in the afternoon if they are susceptible to the pollutants and not taking unnecessary short car journeys - in a bid to help reduce the build-up of ozone.

Defra said elevated levels of PM10s and ozone, reaching high or moderate measures, were expected from now until at least Sunday, while other pollutants will remain at low levels.

Experts said people suffering from lung diseases including asthma, particularly the elderly, should be aware that their breathing could worsen.

Ground level ozone is formed when sunlight acts on nitrogen dioxides and other atmospheric substances which come from a range of sources, including petrol and other fuels.

Particulates, or PM10s, also come from sources such as vehicles.

[Chuck]

http://i52.tinypic.com/3500zuh.jpg
:dance:

[Z]

I suffer from bad asthma and wake up most mornings on the verge of death - I'll be damned if the same routine as every day is going to stop me from doing what I want. -struts outside and chokes-

[Kerry]

I suffer from bad asthma and wake up most mornings on the verge of death - I'll be damned if the same routine as every day is going to stop me from doing what I want. -struts outside and chokes-

I had childhood asthma. I'm just sick of the constant "This will kill you, that will kill you" stories about the weather in the news. Don't get me started on what you can and can't eat. Or drink. Or....... well, you get the picture....

[billy123]

Oh FFS! We seriously can't live these days. Snow, sun, smog, wind, rain.....

I mean, just be fecking sensible! Doesn't take a genius!

Easter weekend? Bank Holiday? Do(n't) have fun :rolleyes::conf: All they are doing is issuing a warning that due to high pressure and low air movement air quality will be lower than usual.
Its a general warning to people with respiratory conditions to take care!
Not someone telling you your not allowed to live :conf:
Bizarre!

[Kerry]

:conf: All they are doing is issuing a warning that due to high pressure and low air movement air quality will be lower than usual.
Its a general warning to people with respiratory conditions to take care!
Not someone telling you your not allowed to live :conf:
Bizarre!

Just sick of warnings about warnings and if theres something good theres a warning

[billy123]

Just sick of warnings about warnings and if theres something good theres a warningYes i know what you mean but something most of us really enjoy can be something dangerous to other people and im sure they really appreciate the warning.
good morning btw :)

[Kerry]

Yes i know what you mean but something most of us really enjoy can be something dangerous to other people and im sure they really appreciate the warning.
good morning btw :)

I know. Fair enough.

Morning x

[Harry!]

-Want's the rain back-

[Kerry]

-Want's the rain back-

I think it's on it's way. Next week is apparently 'fresher'

[Patrick]

http://www.newgadget.info/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/09850_smug-alert-south-park.jpg

[arista]

I suffer from bad asthma and wake up most mornings on the verge of death - I'll be damned if the same routine as every day is going to stop me from doing what I want. -struts outside and chokes-


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