Highlights
- ADEQ extended an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area through Friday, Aug. 28 at 9 p.m.
- Forecast ozone levels pose a health risk, particularly for children, older adults, and people with respiratory conditions.
- Residents are urged to carpool, telecommute, or use mass transit and to reduce gasoline-powered equipment use.
- Details and daily forecasts are available at azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or by calling 602-771-2300.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has extended an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area through Friday, Aug. 28, according to a National Weather Service alert issued at 10:39 a.m. Thursday.
Forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to produce local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk, the alert states. Ozone is an air contaminant that can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, and persons with respiratory problems. The advisory recommends a decrease in physical activity.
Residents are urged to carpool, telecommute, or use mass transit. The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late in the day, according to the NWS alert.
The advisory remains in effect until 9 p.m. Friday. Updated forecasts and advisory details are available at azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or by calling ADEQ at 602-771-2300.
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