NORTH LITTLE ROCK— A Particulate Matter Action Advisory has been declared for October 18, 2024, for central Arkansas. The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recognizes that ambient air particulate matter concentrations in central Arkansas indicate outdoor activities may be unhealthy for active children and adults, and for individuals in sensitive groups. Health precautions include limiting prolonged outdoor exertion among active children and adults, and people with preexisting respiratory disease.