The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area on Tuesday, August 24, effective at 10:21 a.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 alert expires at 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 25. ADEQ recommends reducing physical activity, carpooling, telecommuting, or using mass transit. Use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or postponed until 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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