[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?

[Vicky.]

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

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

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

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Niall

O_O What caused this to happen?

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

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

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

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

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by ukturtle

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

Flump>>>>>>

[Josy]

Originally Posted by ukturtle

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

My OH thinks the word spork is the funniest thing ever

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Flump>>>>>>

mooncup>>>>>>>

[Niall]

Originally Posted by ukturtle

Thats a very vague explanation lmao.

[Niall]

Originally Posted by ukturtle

mooncup>>>>>>>

EWWWW. *Has flashbacks of that thread*

[Josy]

Originally Posted by ukturtle

mooncup>>>>>>>

Omg

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

this weather is pain

there was a wasp in my room this morning it woke me up and i couldnt go back to sleep until he left

[arista]

Originally Posted by Niall

O_O What caused this to happen?

It Spains Fault
they stole our Rain


Buggers

[Josy]

Originally Posted by arista

It Spains Fault
they stole our Rain


Buggers

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

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

Got to be better than the word 'Smeg'

[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

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]

[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]

Originally Posted by Zee

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]

Originally Posted by ~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

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
Bizarre!

[Kerry]

Originally Posted by bobnot

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
Bizarre!

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

[billy123]

Originally Posted by ~Kerry~

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

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

[Kerry]

Originally Posted by bobnot

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-