Air Quality Alert issued January 19 at 9:33PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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

* WHERE…in the South Coast Air Basin. Pollution levels can vary
by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.

* WHEN…10 AM Monday through 10 PM Tuesday.

* 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 respiratory 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.