Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued January 8 at 12:26PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 12:26pm
Expires:
January 10, 2025 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust and
wildfire smoke. The South Coast AQMD has issued a mandatory wood-
burning ban for residents in the South Coast Air Basin. The No-Burn
rule bans burning wood, pellets, and manufactured fire logs in any
indoor or outdoor wood-burning device.
* WHERE...Windblown dust in Coachella Valley, Riverside and San
Bernardino Counties, and wildfire smoke in western San Bernardino
County. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location
depending on fire activity and local weather conditions. Wood-
burning ban in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange
County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San
Bernardino counties. No-Burn Day alerts do not apply to areas above
3,000 feet in elevation, the Coachella Valley, or the High Desert.
Homes that rely on wood as a sole source of heat, low-income
households and those without natural gas service also are exempt
from the requirement.
* WHEN...Windblown dust until 6 PM Wednesday, wildfire smoke from 11
AMWednesday to 6 PM Thursday, and wood-burning ban from mid-night
to mid-night Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and causeserious
health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks,
and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but 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.
Instruction:
To protect your health, if you smell or see smoke:
* Remain indoors with windows and doors closed
* Avoid intense outdoor physical activity
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* If you must be outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a well-
fitting N-95 mask
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside
air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment
Also check air quality levels and act as needed:
* When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit
extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health
impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors.
* When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should avoid
all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended
or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all outdoor
physical activity.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
In South Coast Air Basin, to view current and forecasted air quality levels,
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.
Information on the South Coast AQMD Check Before You Burn program is
available at www.aqmd.gov/cbyb.
In San Diego, to view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the
San Diego County Air Pollution Control District website at
www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality.html. Additional details
for this air quality alert may be available at
www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality/smoke-advisory.html.
In Mojave Desert, to view current and forecasted air quality levels,
visit the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District website at
mdaqmd.ca.gov. Additional details for this air quality alert may be
available at www.mdaqmd.ca.gov/advisories.
Area Description:
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire; Riverside County Mountains; San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning; Orange County Coastal; Orange County Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA