National Weather Service issues high pollution advisory due to windy conditions
The National Weather Service is issuing an Airborne Coarse Particle High Pollution Advisory for Yuma County for Sunday.
An episode of strong and gusty winds up to 40 miles per hour is forecast to generate widespread blowing dust that may result in local coarse particle concentrations that pose a health risk.
They warn that health risks increase as air quality deteriorates.
According to the NWS, Coarse particulate matter 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.
