The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is forecasting high ozone levels Wednesday in the following metropolitan areas:

- South Bend-Elkhart Elkhart and St. Joseph counties

- Michigan City-LaPorte LaPorte County

- Northwest Indiana Jasper, Lake, Newton, and Porter counties

Anyone sensitive to poor air quality may be affected when ozone levels are high. Children, the elderly and anyone with heart or lung conditions should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors.