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Air Quality Alert issued May 3 at 8:02AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued aPM-10 High Pollution Advisory for the Yuma area on Sunday.An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generatewidespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effectsincrease as air quality 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 internetsite at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/yuma or call 602-771-2300.

National Weather Service