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Air Quality Alert issued April 17 at 7:50AM 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 west. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...today through Friday, April 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
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Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:37PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* AFFECTED AREA...Southern Gila County/Tonto National Forest Foothills. * TIMING...In effect until 8 PM this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Fuels are very dry and fire danger is high. These conditions combined with low relative humidity and strong winds will lead to widespread hazardous fire weather conditions.
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Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 7:36PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHERN GILA COUNTY AND THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF NORTHEASTERN PINAL AND EASTERN MARICOPA COUNTIES... * AFFECTED AREA...Southern Gila County/Tonto National Forest Foothills. * TIMING...In effect until 8 PM this evening and 11 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent. * IMPACTS...Fuels are very dry and fire danger is high. These conditions combined with low relative humidity and strong winds will
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Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 12:40AM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY FOR STRONG WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHERN GILA AND THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF NORTHEASTERN PINAL AND EASTERN MARICOPA COUNTIES... * AFFECTED AREA...Southern Gila County/Tonto National Forest Foothills. * TIMING...In effect 11 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday and Sunday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent. * IMPACTS...Fuels are very dry and fire danger is high. These conditions combined with low relative humidity and strong winds will lead to
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Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 12:40AM MST until April 12 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY FOR STRONG WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHERN GILA AND THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF NORTHEASTERN PINAL AND EASTERN MARICOPA COUNTIES... * AFFECTED AREA...Southern Gila County/Tonto National Forest Foothills. * TIMING...In effect 11 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday and Sunday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent. * IMPACTS...Fuels are very dry and fire danger is high. These conditions combined with low relative humidity and strong winds will lead to
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Air Quality Alert issued April 10 at 1:45PM 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 Friday. 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