× Air Quality Alert
Until 2025-01-15T19:00:00-08:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of windblown dust and ash. * WHERE...South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley. Windblown ash is possible in areas southwest of recently burned areas. Pollution levels can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...Impacts are possible until this evening at 7 PM. * 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 respiratory 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cleaning up ash can be harmful for your health. See California Department of Public Health Guidelines for the safe cleanup of ash at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Wildfire%20Pages/Safe- Cleanup-of-Ash.aspx. To view current and forecasted air quality levels in the South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley, visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov or download the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory.