WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, January 26, 2023
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AIR QUALITY ALERT
Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service San Diego, CA
519 PM PST Wed Jan 25 2023
...Palm Springs...Cathedral City...Palm Desert...Palm Desert
Country...La Quinta...and Coachella
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the cities of Riverside...San Bernardino...Moreno Valley
and Fontana
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Banning and Desert Hot Springs
430 PM PST Wed Jan 25 2023
...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO ELEVATED PARTICULATE MATTER LEVELS FROM
WINDBLOWN DUST...
The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
increased particulate matter from blowing dust. The air quality
alert is in effect from 7PM Wednesday to 10PM Thursday.
In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust...limit
your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and
avoiding vigorous physical activity. Run your air conditioner or an
air purifier. If temperatures allow...avoid using whole house fans
or swamp coolers that bring in outside air.
Exposure to high particle pollution levels can cause serious health
problems...including asthma attacks...heart and lung disease
symptoms...and increased risk of respiratory infections. People with
heart or lung diseases should follow their doctor's advice for
dealing with episodes of unhealthy air quality. Children...older
adults...and people with respiratory or heart disease should avoid
prolonged exposure and strenuous activities when particle pollution
levels are high.
To help minimize outdoor particulate levels:
• Carpool...telecommute...reduce trips...or take public
transportation
• Slow down if driving on dirt roads
• Stabilize loose soils
Levels of particulate matter can vary hour by hour and by location
depending on wind conditions.
To view current and forecasted air quality levels...visit the South
Coast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov or
download the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobile app. Additional
details for this air quality alert may be available at
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