The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has extended an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area through Friday, July 24. 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 people with respiratory problems.
Residents are advised to reduce physical activity and consider carpooling, telecommuting, or using mass transit. The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or delayed until late in the day. For more information, visit www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.
Source: National Weather Service.
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