Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: Julian CA

Air Quality Alert

CAZ048-050-055>058-061-065-552-554-140300-
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Diego County Valleys-San Bernardino County Mountains-
Riverside County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
San Diego County Mountains-Coachella Valley-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-Orange County Coastal Areas-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario,
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Escondido,
El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, Crestline,
Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs,
Wrightwood, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, Pine Valley, Indio,
Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country,
La Quinta, Coachella, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach,
Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove,
Irvine, Orange, Fullerton, and Mission Viejo
548 PM PDT Thu Sep 12 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR ELEVATED FINE PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS DUE
TO WILDFIRE SMOKE...

The South Coast AQMD has updated an air quality alert due to
increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke in the region.
The air quality alert is in effect Thursday and Friday.

If you smell smoke or see ash due to a wildfire, remain indoors with
windows and doors closed or seek alternative shelter, if feasible.
Avoid vigorous physical activity and run your air conditioner and/or
an air purifier. If possible, do not use whole house fans or swamp
coolers that bring in outside air. Avoid burning wood in your
fireplace or firepit and minimize sources of indoor air pollution
such as candles, incense, pan-frying, and grilling. If you must be
outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a tightly-fitted N-95 or P-
100 respirator to help reduce exposure. Limit the use of gasoline
powered lawn and garden equipment.

Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems,
aggravate lung disease, cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis,
and increase risk of respiratory infections. People with heart or
lung diseases should follow their doctor`s advice for dealing with
episodes of unhealthy air quality. Additionally, people with
respiratory or heart disease, older adults, and children are
particularly susceptible and should avoid prolonged exposure,
strenuous activities or heavy exertion as conditions dictate.

Levels of particle pollution can vary hour by hour and by location
depending on fire behavior and local weather conditions.

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 Mojave
Desert, 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 Antelope
Valley, 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
visit the Imperial County Air Quality website at
http://www.imperialvalleyair.org/ or follow ICAPCD on Twitter,
facebook or Instagram (@county_air).

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