The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area on Friday, May 14. The alert, effective at 9:19 a.m. MST, warns that 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 advisory remains in effect through 9 p.m. MST on May 15. Residents are urged to reduce physical activity, carpool, telecommute, or use mass transit. Use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or delayed 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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