The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has issued a Code Orange air quality alert for the Birmingham area for Saturday.

Ground-level ozone concentrations are expected to be elevated in Jefferson and Shelby counties and could affect those with respiratory conditions or children. The general public is not expected to be affected.

Forecasters with Airnow.gov said high temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 90s on Saturday, and winds are expected to be very light, which could allow ozone to build up in the metro area.

Here are the forecast high temperatures for Saturday:

Some recommendations for air quality alert days from ADEM:

* Conserve electricity and set your air conditioner at a higher temperature.

* Limit driving and combine errands.

* Avoid use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment.

* Refuel vehicles after 6 p.m.

* Limit engine idling.

* Use household, workshop, and garden chemicals in ways that keep evaporation to a minimum, or try to avoid them when poor air quality is forecast.

* If breathing becomes difficult, move indoors.

For more information on what to do on an air quality alert day, visit the Environmental Protection Agency at airnow.gov.