Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued September 15 at 5:02PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 5:02pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert
due to increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke.
Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted
air quality levels.
* WHERE...Smoke from a fire in Mexico is moving towards western
Imperial County.. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and
location depending on fire activity and local weather conditions.
* WHEN...tonight September 15 2026.
* IMPACTS...Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungs
and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes,
asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected,
but people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are
pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are
at greater risk.
Instruction:
To protect your health, if you smell or see smoke:
* Remain indoors with windows and doors closed
* Avoid intense outdoor physical activity
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* If you must be outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a well-
fitting N-95 mask
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in
outside air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden
equipment
Area Description:
Imperial County Southwest; Imperial County West; Imperial Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov