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Air Quality Alert issued April 9 at 7:01AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

AQAPSR The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area through Thursday. This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. You are urged to car pool, telecommute or use mass transit. The use of gasoline-powered equipment
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Air Quality Alert issued April 9 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

AQAHGX The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for Thursday, April 10, 2025. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas on Thursday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA Take Care of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean
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Air Quality Alert issued April 9 at 3:14PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

AQAFWD The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Thursday, April 10, 2025. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Thursday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts (www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/ozonefacts) Air North Texas: (www.airnorthtexas.org) EPA Air Now (www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action.local_state&STATEID=45&TAB=0) Take care of Texas (www.takecareoftexas.org) North Central
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Air Quality Alert issued April 9 at 3:13PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

AQAEWX The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the San Antonio area for Thursday, April 10, 2025. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the San Antonio area on Thursday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. If required, the next Ozone Action Day will be issued by 3 PM on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
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Air Quality Alert issued April 8 at 2:01PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

AQAHGX The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas on Wednesday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA Take Care of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean
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Air Quality Alert issued April 4 at 5:15PM 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...until Saturday evening. * 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
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FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Marine Corps Air Station, AZ

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING   MARINE CORPS AIR STATION ARIZONA (MCASAZ) 25-01   05 – 17 April Marine Corps Air Station, AZ Centered at 323524N1140842W the BZA101025   The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Apr/MCASAZ_25-01_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area. NOTAMs will be published at least 24 hours in advance of any GPS tests.
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Air Quality Alert issued March 30 at 1:58PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services in Columbia SC has issued an Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates for the Greenville mountains and Pickens mountains of South Carolina, until further notice. High pressure drifting east off the Southeast Coast will continue to dominate the region through tonight, minimizing dispersion from the Table Rock wildfire in Pickens County and the Persimmon Ridge wildfire in Greenville County. Stable conditions and light winds overnight will enhance the noticeability of smoke in the mountains of South Carolina in Greenville and Pickens counties. Southerly winds during daytime hours will help disperse and transport the
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Air Quality Alert issued March 30 at 2:35AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Henderson, Transylvania, and Polk Counties, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
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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