Highlights
- ADEQ extended an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area through Thursday, Aug. 27 at 9 p.m.
- Ozone levels are expected to pose health risks for children, older adults, and people with respiratory conditions.
- Residents are urged to carpool, telecommute, or use mass transit and 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 Thursday, Aug. 27, according to a National Weather Service alert issued at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday.
Forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to produce local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk, the NWS said. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates.
Ozone can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, and people with respiratory problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended during the advisory period, which runs through 9 p.m. Thursday.
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, the alert states.
For current conditions and forecast updates, visit azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call ADEQ at 602-771-2300.
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