South Coast AQMD Issues Ozone Advisory Due to Heat Wave

South Coast AQMD issues Ozone Advisory due to heat wave

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. - Right now Riverside County is under an Air Quality Alert which will remain in effect through Thursday this week. This is due to harmful levels of ozone pollution, which officials say can cause serious health problems. This is the first ozone pollution alert issued in Southern California this year. Doctors say everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups, including older adults, pregnant women, and people with lung disease…

Ozone pollution could massively impact LA residents' health this week

While the sun shines down over Los Angeles, ozone pollution is rising in parts of the city. An alert has been issued by the National Weather Service.

AQMD Issues Ozone Advisory for Parts of Riverside County

An ozone advisory has been issued for parts of Riverside County through Thursday as a heat wave affects the region, officials said Monday. According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the advisory began at 2:30 p.m. Monday and will remain in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday. Air quality index will likely reach “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or higher for Lake Elsinore, Corona, Hemet and the Coachella Valley, according to the agenc…

Extreme Ozone Event Predicted Amidst Ongoing Heat Wave - Fullerton Observer

To view current air quality in your neighborhood, download the South Coast AQMD app or visit www.aqmd.gov/AQImap. A multi-day extreme ozone event is forecasted for the region as a heat wave continues to take hold. The National Weather Service has responded by issuing Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings, signaling community members to take precautions. According to air quality forecasts, the Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach leve…