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Brooklyn industry take dust control measures Thursday 12 June

11 Jun 2014


Brooklyn industry is asked to take dust control measures on Thursday 12 June as weather conditions could lead to poor air quality in the area.

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting consistent northerly winds of up to 35km/hr. These dry and consistent northerly winds are often associated with poor air quality in Brooklyn.

A change bringing rain is not expected until the late afternoon, but will improve air quality if it comes earlier http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml

The area experienced four hours of poor air quality on Wednesday 11 June 2014, although changing wind conditions improved air quality in the afternoon.

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