The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area effective July 15 at 10:07 a.m. MST through Thursday at 9 p.m. Forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to produce local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk.
Ozone can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, and persons with respiratory problems. The ADEQ recommends reducing physical activity, carpooling, telecommuting, or using mass transit. Gasoline-powered equipment use should be reduced or performed late in the day. For details, visit www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.
Source: National Weather Service.
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