Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Los Angeles, CA
Issued by NWS Los Angeles, CA
643 AEUS76 KLOX 140703 AQALOX Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1103 PM PST Mon Jan 13 2025 CAZ373-380-370-366-368-548-362-367-088-375-372-379-369-150800- Eastern San Fernando Valley- Including the cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Universal City Eastern San Gabriel Mountains- Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area- Los Angeles County Beaches- Including the cities of Santa Monica, Torrance, and Long Beach Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Including the cities of Inglewood, Downey, Norwalk, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley- Including the cities of Pasadena, San Gabriel, and Pomona Malibu Coast- Including the city of Malibu Palos Verdes Hills- Santa Clarita Valley- Including the cities of Santa Clarita, Newhall, and Valencia Santa Susana Mountains- Western San Fernando Valley- Including the cities of Reseda, Woodland Hills, and Northridge Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor- Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area- 1103 PM PST Mon Jan 13 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO HARMFUL PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM WINDBLOWN DUST AND ASH... * WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of windblown dust and ash. * WHERE...South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley. Windblown ash is possible in areas southwest of recently burned areas. Pollution levels can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...Impacts are possible from Monday evening until Wednesday at 7 PM. * IMPACTS...Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of respiratory infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To protect your health, in areas affected by windblown dust and ash: * Avoid outdoor activity * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Cleaning up ash can be harmful for your health. See California Department of Public Health Guidelines for the safe cleanup of ash at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Wildfire%20Pages/Safe- Cleanup-of-Ash.aspx. To view current and forecasted air quality levels in the South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley, visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov or download the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory. To view current and forecasted air quality levels in the High Desert of San Bernardino County, visit the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District website at mdaqmd.ca.gov. Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at www.mdaqmd.ca.gov/advisories. To view current and forecasted air quality levels in the High Desert of Los Angeles County, visit the antelope Valley Air Quality Management District website at www.avaqmd.ca.gov. To view current and forecasted air quality levels in San Diego County, visit the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District website at www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality.html. Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality/smoke-advisory.html. To view current and forecast air quality within Imperial County Western San Fernando Valley- visit the Imperial County Air Quality website at http://www.imperialvalleyair.org/ or follow ICAPCD on Twitter, facebook or Instagram (@county_air). $$