Avisos

Air Quality Alert issued January 8 at 9:30AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZAQAPSRThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued aPM-10 High Pollution Advisory for Pinal County today, Wednesday.An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generatewidespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10 concentrationsthat pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as airquality deteriorates.Coarse particulate matter - also known as PM-10 - is an aircontaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions,especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. Adecrease in physical activity is recommended.Consolidate your travel, stabilize loose soils, slow down or avoidtravel on dirt roads, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, and avoidusing gas-powered lawn equipment.For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internetsite at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/WestPinal or call 602-771-2300.

National Weather Service

Freeze Warning issued January 8 at 10:40AM MST until January 10 at 10:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts40-50 mph. For the Freeze Warning, widespread sub-freezingtemperatures 25 to 32 degrees expected. This includes localizedareas that have yet to see a freeze this season.* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, TohonoO'odham Nation, and Tucson Metro Area.* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM MST this evening. Forthe first Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM MSTThursday. For the second Freeze Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to 10AM MST Friday.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured outdoor objects.Tree limbs could be blown down. Localized blowing dust may reducevisibility. Frost and freeze conditions could kill sensitivevegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.Secure outdoor objects.Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them todrip slowly.

National Weather Service

Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 10:40AM MST until January 8 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts40-50 mph. For the Freeze Warning, widespread sub-freezingtemperatures 25 to 32 degrees expected. This includes localizedareas that have yet to see a freeze this season.* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, TohonoO'odham Nation, and Tucson Metro Area.* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM MST this evening. Forthe first Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM MSTThursday. For the second Freeze Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to 10AM MST Friday.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured outdoor objects.Tree limbs could be blown down. Localized blowing dust may reducevisibility. Frost and freeze conditions could kill sensitivevegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.Secure outdoor objects.Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them todrip slowly.

National Weather Service