Varování, Arizona City Post Office

Air Quality Alert issued July 10 at 9:22AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ AQAPSR The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a PM-10 High Pollution Advisory for Pinal County through Saturday. An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generate widespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10 concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Coarse particulate matter - also known as PM-10 - is an air contaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions, especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. Consolidate your travel, stabilize loose soils, slow down or avoid travel on dirt roads, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, and avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment. For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/WestPinal or call 602-771-2300.

Blowing Dust Advisory issued July 10 at 11:38PM MST until July 11 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ * WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Gila Bend, Northwest Pinal County, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, and West Pinal County. * WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.