Residents of Southern California were warned by the National Weather Service (NWS) of potentially poor air quality, with officials advising those in affected areas to take steps to reduce pollution.
Why It Matters
Experts caution that poor air quality poses increased health risks for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children and those with respiratory conditions.
What To Know
An air quality alert published by the NWS warned that the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) had issued a warning due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust in the Coachella Valley.
Cities affected by the alert included Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, La Quinta and Coachella.
To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor, officials advised avoiding additional sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, and incense. It also suggested avoiding grilling and using gasoline-powered lawn equipment…