Highlights
- ADEQ issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix metro area covering Tuesday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 1.
- Forecast ozone concentrations are expected to reach levels that pose a health risk, particularly for children, older adults, and those with respiratory conditions.
- Residents are urged to carpool, telecommute, or use mass transit and to avoid gasoline-powered equipment during peak hours.
- The advisory expires Wednesday, July 1 at 9 p.m.; details are available at azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or by calling 602-771-2300.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix metro area covering today, Tuesday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 1, according to a National Weather Service alert issued at 9:12 a.m. MST.
Forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to produce local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates, the alert states.
Ozone can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, and persons with respiratory problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended for those groups.
Residents are urged to carpool, telecommute, or use mass transit. The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or deferred to late in the day.
The advisory is in effect through 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. For current ozone forecasts, visit azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call ADEQ at 602-771-2300.
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