* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
harmful levels of ozone pollution.

* WHERE...in the . Levels of ozone pollution can vary by time and
location depending on emissions and air pollution transport.

* WHEN...Monday 2:30 PM until Thursday 8:00 PM. The highest ozone
levels typically occur in the afternoon and early-evening hours.

* IMPACTS... Ozone air pollution can cause serious health problems,
including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage.
Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with
lung disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

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AQALOX

Air Quality Alert
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
231 PM PDT Mon Jul 7 2025
CAZ088-366-368>373-375-378>380-548
Calabasas and Agoura Hills-Eastern San Fernando Valley-Eastern San Gabriel Mountains-Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Interstate 5 Corridor-Los Angeles County Beaches-Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley-Santa Clarita Valley-Santa Susana Mountains-Western San Fernando Valley-Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area

...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR HARMFUL LEVELS OF OZONE (SMOG) AIR POLLUTION...

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
harmful levels of ozone pollution.

* WHERE...in the . Levels of ozone pollution can vary by time and
location depending on emissions and air pollution transport.

* WHEN...Monday 2:30 PM until Thursday 8:00 PM. The highest ozone
levels typically occur in the afternoon and early-evening hours.

* IMPACTS... Ozone air pollution can cause serious health problems,
including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage.
Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with
lung disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed:

* When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit
extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health
impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors.
* When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should
avoid
all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid
extended
or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all
outdoor
physical activity.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor:

* Keep windows and doors closed
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in
outside
air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
incense, and grilling

To help minimize outdoor ozone air pollution levels:

* Limit the use of gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment until
evening hours
* Try to delay trips to the gas station and the use of household
chemicals until the evening

To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the South
Coast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov or
download the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional
details for this air quality alert may be available at
www.aqmd.gov/advisory.

To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the Mojave
Desert Air Quality Management District website at mdaqmd.ca.gov.
Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at
www.mdaqmd.ca.gov/advisories.

To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the
antelope Valley Air Quality Management District website at
www.avaqmd.ca.gov.

To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the San
Diego County Air Pollution Control District website at
www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality.html. Additional details
for this air quality alert may be available at
www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality/smoke-advisory.html.

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