Air Quality Alert issued May 2 at 4:59PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

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

* WHERE…in the Coachella Valley. Levels of particle pollution can
vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.

* WHEN…from 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM Sunday.

* 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.