AREAS AFFECTED : IMPERIAL COUNTY SOUTHWEST; IMPERIAL COUNTY WEST; IMPERIAL VALLEY
* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD 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 Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary
by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.
* WHEN...from 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026 to 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
* 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.