Air Quality Alert issued May 16 at 8:26AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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

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

* WHEN…Noon Saturday, May 17 to Noon Sunday May 18, 2025.

* 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.