Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
644 AEUS75 KPSR 081645 AQAPSR Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 945 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025 AZZ532-100400- Yuma- Including the cities of Yuma and Fortuna Foothills 945 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025 ...PM-10 HIGH POLLUTION ADVISORY FOR THE YUMA AREA TOMORROW... The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a PM-10 High Pollution Advisory for the Yuma area through tomorrow. An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generate widespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10 concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Coarse particulate matter - also known as PM-10 - is an air contaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions, especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. Consolidate your travel, stabilize loose soils, slow down or avoid travel on dirt roads, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, and avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment. For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/yuma or call 602-771-2300. $$