2 products issued by NWS for: 4 Miles ENE Imperial CA
Air Quality Alert
CAZ567-070300- Imperial Valley- Including the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley 1127 AM PDT Wed Jun 5 2024 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR ELEVATED OZONE AIR POLLUTION... The Imperial County APCD has extended an air quality alert in the Imperial Valley due to high levels of ozone (smog). The air quality alert is in effect Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6 from 10 AM through 8 PM each day. Elevated levels of ozone - the predominant summertime pollutant - are likely to result in poor air quality in the afternoon and early- evening hours. Ozone air pollution can cause respiratory health problems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage. Children, older adults, and people with asthma or COPD may be more sensitive to the health effects of ozone. Air quality can change depending on time of day and weather conditions. Increased emissions of chemicals and faster ozone formation rates due to heat, along with low winds and stagnant weather can cause unusually high and persistent levels of ozone pollution. To help minimize ozone air pollution levels: * Limit the use of gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment until evening hours * Conserve electricity and set your air conditioner at a higher temperature * Try to delay trips to the gas station and the use of household chemicals until the evening Check air quality levels and take appropriate action as needed. When air quality index (AQI) levels are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (orange), people with heart or lung disease, pregnant women, children, and older adults should limit prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. When air quality reaches Unhealthy (red) AQI levels, everyone may experience adverse health effects and sensitive groups should avoid prolonged time outdoors. At Very Unhealthy (purple) AQI levels, sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity and everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. To view current and forecast air quality within Imperial County visit the Imperial County Air Quality website at http://www.imperialvalleyair.org/ or follow ICAPCD on Twitter, facebook or Instagram (@county_air). $$
Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 224 PM MST Thu Jun 6 2024 AZZ530>533-535-536-CAZ561-563-566-567-569-570-071100- /O.CON.KPSR.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240608T0300Z/ Parker Valley-Kofa-Yuma-Central La Paz-Southeast Yuma County-Gila River Valley-Joshua Tree NP East-Salton Sea-Imperial County West- Imperial Valley-Palo Verde Valley-Chuckwalla Valley- Including the cities of El Centro, Quartzsite, Coolidge Springs, Winona, Plaster City, Ehrenberg, Ligurta, Salome, Brawley, Palo Verde, Ripley, Midland, Coyote Wells, Blythe, Martinez Lake, Vicksburg, Parker, Brenda, Fortuna Foothills, Harcuvar, Vicksburg Junction, Calexico, Yuma, Ocotillo, Alamorio, Palm Canyon, Salton City, and Desert Shores 224 PM MST Thu Jun 6 2024 /224 PM PDT Thu Jun 6 2024/ ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 105 to 113. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast and southern California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat. Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water, more than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or caffeinated drinks. Dress for the heat - lightweight and light-colored clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor those with a higher vulnerability to heat, including small children. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly. If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer and more frequent breaks and avoid the hottest parts of the day. Never leave kids or pets unattended in cars. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details, which may include guidance for proper social distancing measures. Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Early signs include thirst and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion may include: cool, moist, pale skin; headache; dizziness; weakness or exhaustion; nausea. The most serious illness is heat stroke, which may include: vomiting; confusion; throbbing headache; decreased alertness or loss of consciousness; high body temperature (above 105F); hot, dry skin; rapid, weak pulse; rapid, shallow breathing; seizures. Heat stroke can be DEADLY. Treat as an emergency and call 9 1 1. Continue to monitor NWS forecasts, broadcast outlets, and local government for updates. && $$