Air Quality Alert issued January 6 at 2:59PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT…The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust.

* WHERE…The South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange County and
non-desert portions of Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location
depending on emissions and local weather conditions.

* WHEN…from 10 AM Tuesday to 6 PM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS… Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and
cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung
disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone
can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or
heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.