Air Quality Alert issued February 11 at 7:18PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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

* WHERE…the Banning Pass, Coachella Valley, and Eastern Riverside
County. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location
depending on emissions and local weather conditions.

* WHEN…through 5 AM 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.