No, Taylor Swift's Cincinnati concerts are not canceled due to poor air quality

Don't worry Swifties - Taylor Swift's two Cincinnati concerts are still happening.

@WeatherManToby, a Twitter account claiming to be a WKRC-TV (Local 12) meteorologist said on Twitter Friday both of Swift's Cincinnati shows were canceled due to "'unhealthy' air quality." The Twitter user claimed Swift failed "'breath test' regulations" and kept losing her breath on Friday.

The tweets caused some panic among fans, but the news ‑ and the account ‑ are both fake.

Tim Geraghty, Local 12 news director, confirmed to The Enquirer there is no Local 12 meteorologist by that name and the Twitter account is fake.

"He's not an employee," Geraghty said, adding that he reported the account after seeing the tweet.

Duane Haring, director of stadium and event operations for the Cincinnati Bengals, also said the tweet was "fake news" in a phone call. Bob Bedinghaus, who is running the concert for the Bengals, said the claim about Swift's shows being canceled is "absolutely not true."

The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency issued an Air Quality Alert through Friday in Greater Cincinnati due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. The air quality index was 102 Friday morning, or "unhealthy for sensitive groups." Thursday morning it was 175, in the "unhealthy" range.

While the air quality is improving, storms are also anticipated today and tomorrow. Organizers said Swift will perform rain or shine, but the concerts will be delayed if lightning is reported in the area.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Taylor Swift fans, you can ignore that tweet. Cincy shows are still on