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Excessive Heat Warning issued June 15 at 1:24PM MST until June 15 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. High temperatures 110 to 115this afternoon.* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County, Salton Sea,Western Imperial County, Imperial Valley and Chuckwalla Valley.* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heatexhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead toheat stroke.An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hottemperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions shouldbe taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water,more than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, orcaffeinated drinks. Dress for the heat - lightweight and light-colored clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitorthose with a higher vulnerability to heat, including smallchildren. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especiallythe elderly. If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer andmore frequent breaks and avoid the hottest parts of the day.Never leave kids or pets unattended in cars.Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consultcounty officials for more details, which may include guidance forproper social distancing measures.Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Earlysigns include thirst and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion mayinclude: cool, moist, pale skin; headache; dizziness; weakness orexhaustion; nausea. The most serious illness is heat stroke,which may include: vomiting; confusion; throbbing headache;decreased alertness or loss of consciousness; high bodytemperature (above 105F); hot, dry skin; rapid, weak pulse;rapid, shallow breathing; seizures.Heat stroke can be DEADLY. Treat as an emergency and call 9 1 1.Continue to monitor NWS forecasts, broadcast outlets, and localgovernment for updates.

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Air Quality Alert issued June 14 at 9:43AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZThe Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert for theImperial Valley due to high levels of ozone (smog). The air qualityalert is in effect Saturday, June 15, from 10 AM to 8 PM.Elevated levels of ozone - the predominant summertime pollutant -are likely to result in poor air quality in the afternoon and early-evening hours. Ozone air pollution can cause respiratory healthproblems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lungdamage. Children, older adults, and people with asthma or COPD maybe more sensitive to the health effects of ozone.Air quality can change depending on time of day and weatherconditions. Increased emissions of chemicals and faster ozoneformation rates due to heat, along with low winds and stagnantweather can cause unusually high and persistent levels of ozonepollution.To help minimize ozone air pollution levels:* Limit the use of gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment untilevening hours* Conserve electricity and set your air conditioner at a highertemperature* Try to delay trips to the gas station and the use of householdchemicals until the eveningCheck air quality levels and take appropriate action as needed. Whenair quality index (AQI) levels are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups(orange), people with heart or lung disease, pregnant women,children, and older adults should limit prolonged or heavy outdoorexertion. When air quality reaches Unhealthy (red) AQI levels,everyone may experience adverse health effects and sensitive groupsshould avoid prolonged time outdoors. At Very Unhealthy (purple) AQIlevels, sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activityand everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.To view current and forecast air quality within Imperial Countyvisit the Imperial County Air Quality website athttp://www.imperialvalleyair.org/ or follow ICAPCD on Twitter,facebook or Instagram (@county_air).

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