AREAS AFFECTED : COACHELLA VALLEY
* 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. Levels of particle pollution can
vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 5 AM Wednesday.
* 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.