The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has extended an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area through Wednesday. 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.
Ozone can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, and persons with respiratory problems. The alert remains in effect through 9 p.m. Wednesday. Residents are urged to carpool, telecommute, or use mass transit; reduce or delay gasoline-powered equipment use until late in the day; and decrease physical activity. For details, visit www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.
Source: National Weather Service
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