Værmelding for Big Bear Lake

Air Quality Alert issued September 18 at 4:39PM PDT by NWS San Diego CAThe South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due toincreased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke in the region.The air quality alert is in effect until 2 PM Thursday.If you smell smoke or see ash due to a wildfire, remain indoors withwindows and doors closed or seek alternative shelter, if feasible.Avoid vigorous physical activity and run your air conditioner and/oran air purifier. If possible, do not use whole house fans or swampcoolers that bring in outside air. Avoid burning wood in yourfireplace or firepit and minimize sources of indoor air pollutionsuch as candles, incense, pan-frying, and grilling. If you must beoutdoors, keep the time brief and wear a tightly-fitted N-95 or P-100 respirator to help reduce exposure. Limit the use of gasolinepowered lawn and garden equipment.Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems,aggravate lung disease, cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis,and increase risk of respiratory infections. People with heart orlung diseases should follow their doctor's advice for dealing withepisodes of unhealthy air quality. Additionally, people withrespiratory or heart disease, older adults, and children areparticularly susceptible and should avoid prolonged exposure,strenuous activities or heavy exertion as conditions dictate.Levels of particle pollution can vary hour by hour and by locationdepending on fire behavior and local weather conditions.To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the SouthCoast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov ordownload the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additionaldetails for this air quality alert may be available atwww.aqmd.gov/advisory.To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the MojaveDesert Air Quality Management District website at mdaqmd.ca.gov.Additional details for this air quality alert may be available atwww.mdaqmd.ca.gov/advisories.To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit theantelope Valley Air Quality Management District website atwww.avaqmd.ca.gov.

National Weather Service