* WHAT…The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust.
* WHERE…portions of Imperial and Riverside Counties. Levels of
particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on
emissions and local weather conditions.
* WHEN…today through this afternoon.
* 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.