At 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service reported an air quality alert in effect until Thursday at midnight for Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties.

"The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Wednesday for Southwestern New Jersey," says the weather service.

Air quality alerts: Recommendations from the weather service

When an air quality alert pops up on the radar, deciphering its implications is crucial. These alerts, issued by the weather service, come with straightforward yet essential guidance to ensure your safety:

Seek shelter indoors when possible:

Whenever possible, seek refuge indoors, especially if you grapple with respiratory concerns, health issues, or belong to the senior or child demographic

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