AQMD Announcements – Ozone Advisory due to Heat Dome
Health Effects of Ozone
- Ozone air pollution can cause respiratory health problems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage
- Research also indicates that ozone exposure can increase the risk of premature death
- Children, older adults, pregnant people, and people with preexisting lung problems such as asthma may be more sensitive to the health effects of ozone
To view current air quality in your neighborhood, download the South Coast AQMD app or visit www.aqmd.gov/AQImap.
Detailed Forecast
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Daytime |
AQI levels will increase after sunrise, peak in the mid-afternoon, and then decrease. AQI is predicted to reach the Unhealthy category in large portions of the region with localized areas reaching the Very Unhealthy category. |
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Early morning and overnight |
AQI is predicted to be in the Good to Moderate categories overnight and in the early morning hours each day. |
South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality for large areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. For news, air quality alerts, event updates and more, please visit us at www.aqmd.gov, download our award-winning app, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
