Air Quality Alert issued March 29 at 4:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT…The Imperial County APCD has updated an air quality alert
due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust.

* WHERE…Imperial County West and Southwest. Levels of particle
pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and
local weather conditions.

* WHEN…Today through tomorrow at 10:00am.

* 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.