Air stagnation advisory issued for Tri-Cities

The National Weather Service has issued an air stagnation advisory for the Tri-Cities through Saturday morning.

A temperature inversion with only light breezes is trapping pollutants near the ground’s surface, which can affect people with respiratory conditions.

The Benton Clean Air Agency rated Tri-City-area are quality as “moderate,” a step down from “good,” Wednesday evening. People with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease or asthma, may want to limit their time or activity outdoors.

This story was originally published February 10, 2016 at 1:14 PM with the headline "Air stagnation advisory issued for Tri-Cities."