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Areas

San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire; Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills; San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning; Orange County Coastal; Orange County Inland

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of fine particle pollution. * WHERE...Orange County and the Inland Empire. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...5 PM July 4th through 11:59 PM July 5th. * IMPACTS...Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, bronchitis, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. 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.

Instruction

To protect your health, 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... To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * 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 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. For the latest air quality forecasts and information, visit the website at aqmd.gov.

Areas

San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal

Note

Description

* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected, especially for south facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create hazardous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The elevated surf is driven by an uptick is southerly swell (190 degrees) at 3 feet with a period of 15-17 seconds. Both swell and surf will begin to lower by early Sunday, decreasing further into Monday.

Instruction

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Areas

San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire; Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills; San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning; Orange County Coastal; Orange County Inland

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of fine particle pollution. * WHERE...Orange County and the Inland Empire. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...5 PM July 4th through 11:59 PM July 5th. * IMPACTS...Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, bronchitis, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. 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.

Instruction

To protect your health, 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... To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * 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 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. For the latest air quality forecasts and information, visit the website at aqmd.gov.

Areas

San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal

Note

Description

* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected, especially for south facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create hazardous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The elevated surf is driven by an uptick is southerly swell (190 degrees) at 3 feet with a period of 15-17 seconds. Both swell and surf will begin to lower by early Sunday, decreasing further into Monday.

Instruction

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.