Avisos

Air Quality Alert issued December 20 at 9:30AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZAQAPSRThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued aPM-2.5 High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area throughSunday.This means that ongoing stagnant weather conditions combined withexisting airborne fine particulate levels may result in local fineparticulate concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse healtheffects increase as air quality deteriorates.Fine particulate matter - also known as PM-2.5 - 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, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, refrainfrom outdoor burning, and avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment.For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internetsite at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.

National Weather Service