Air Quality Alert issued February 19 at 3:59PM 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 Los Angeles County near the Palisades and Hughes
burn areas. Pollution levels can vary by time and location depending
on emissions and local weather conditions.

* WHEN…6 PM Wednesday until noon on Thursday.

* 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.