Estado do tempo em Sheep Basin

Air Quality Alert issued June 20 at 8:27AM MST by NWS Tucson AZAQATWCThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued aPM-10 High Pollution Advisory for Douglas on Thursday.An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generatewidespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10 concentrationsthat pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as airquality deteriorates.Coarse particulate matter - also known as PM-10 - is an aircontaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions,especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. Adecrease in physical activity is recommended.Consolidate your travel, stabilize loose soils, slow down or avoidtravel on dirt roads, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, and avoidusing gas-powered lawn equipment.For details on this High Pollution Advisory,visit the ADEQ internet site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/douglas orcall 602-771-2300.

National Weather Service