Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued October 3 at 8:35PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 8:35pm
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD 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...in the Santa Clarita Valley, the I-5 corridor, and the
Angeles National Forest. Levels of particle pollution can vary by
time and location depending on fire activity and local weather
conditions.
* WHEN...8 PM Saturday until 8 PM Sunday.
* 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:
Interstate 5 Corridor; Santa Clarita Valley; Santa Susana Mountains; Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov