Værmelding for Los Angeles

Air Quality Alert issued December 11 at 11:23AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CAThe South Coast AQMD has extended an air quality alert due toincreased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke in the region.The air quality alert is in effect until Thursday at 7 PM.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-100respirator 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 or downloadthe mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional details forthis air quality alert may be available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory.

National Weather Service