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Air Quality Alert issued May 16 at 2:48PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...The Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...Through 8 AM Monday. * 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 lung 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.

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According to National Weather Service’s public record item, Air Quality Alert issued May 16 at 2:48PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA, * WHAT…The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE…The Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN…Through 8 AM Monday. * 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 lung 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.

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Air Quality Alert issued May 16 at 2:48PM PDT by NWS San Diego CANational Weather Service - 2026-05-16T21:48:00+00:00

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