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Air Quality Alert issued May 8 at 9:49AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of ozone pollution. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of ozone pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and air pollution transport. * WHEN...from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026. The highest ozone levels typically occur in the afternoon and early-evening hours. * IMPACTS... Ozone air pollution can cause serious health problems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung 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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WHAT…The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of ozone pollution. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE…the Imperial Valley. Levels of ozone pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and air pollution transport. * WHEN…from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026. The highest ozone levels typically occur in the afternoon and early-evening hours. * IMPACTS… Ozone air pollution can cause serious health problems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung 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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