Avisos

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 12:42PM PDT until July 6 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA* WHAT...High temperatures of 89 to 94 expected.* WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas.* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 9 PM PDT Saturday.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

National Weather Service

Air Quality Alert issued July 3 at 1:27PM PDT by NWS San Diego CAThe South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert in inland partsof the South Coast Air Basin and the Coachella Valley due to highlevels of ozone (smog). The air quality alert is in effect 11 AMWednesday through 7 PM Saturday.Elevated levels of ozone the predominant summertime pollutantare likely to result in poor air quality in the afternoon and early-evening hours. Ozone air pollution can cause respiratory healthproblems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lungdamage. Children, older adults, and people with asthma or COPD maybe more sensitive to the health effects of ozone.Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems,aggravate heart and lung disease, cause asthma attacks and acutebronchitis, and increase risk of respiratory infections. People withrespiratory or heart disease, older adults, and children areparticularly susceptible.Air quality can change depending on time of day and weatherconditions. Increased emissions of chemicals and faster ozoneformation rates due to heat, along with low winds and stagnantweather can cause unusually high and persistent levels of ozonepollution.To help minimize ozone air pollution levels:* Limit the use of gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment untilevening hours* Conserve electricity and set your air conditioner at a highertemperature* Try to delay trips to the gas station and the use of householdchemicals until the eveningTo help keep indoor air clean during periods of poor air quality,close all windows and doors and run your air conditioner and/or an airpurifier. If possible, do not use whole house fans or swamp coolersthat bring in outside air. Avoid burning wood in your fireplace orfirepit and minimize sources of indoor air pollution such as candles,incense, pan-frying, and grilling. Limit the use of gasoline poweredlawn and garden equipment.Check air quality levels and take appropriate action as needed.When air quality index (AQI) levels are Unhealthy for SensitiveGroups (orange), people with heart or lung disease, pregnant women,children, and older adults should limit prolonged or heavy outdoorexertion. When air quality reaches Unhealthy (red) AQI levels,everyone may experience adverse health effects and sensitive groupsshould avoid prolonged time outdoors. At Very Unhealthy (purple) AQIlevels, sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activityand everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.In the South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley, to view currentand forecasted air quality levels, visit the South Coast Air QualityManagement District website at aqmd.gov or download the mobile appat www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional details for this air qualityalert may be available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory.In the Mojave Desert, to view current and forecasted air qualitylevels, visit the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management Districtwebsite at mdaqmd.ca.gov. Additional details for this air qualityalert may be available at www.mdaqmd.ca.gov/advisories.In Antelope Valley, to view current and forecasted air qualitylevels, visit the antelope Valley Air Quality Management Districtwebsite at www.avaqmd.ca.gov.in San Diego County, to view current and forecasted air qualitylevels, visit the San Diego County Air Pollution Control Districtwebsite at www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality.html.Additional details for this air quality alert may be available atwww.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality/smoke-advisory.htmlFor the latest air quality forecasts and information, visit thewebsite at aqmd.gov.

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