TUCSON METRO AREA INCLUDING TUCSON/GREEN VALLEY… — The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) has issued a Dust Action Day for the Tucson Metro area until 8 PM MST this evening.
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 pollutant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions, especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. A decrease in outdoor 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 Action Day, visit the PDEQ website at www.pima.gov/deq or call 520-724-6885.
Local conditions in Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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