Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued October 16 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 6:00pm
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
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 areas of San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan
Capistrano, and Laguna Niguel. Levels of particle pollution can
vary by time and location depending on fire activity and local
weather conditions.
* WHEN...from 4 PM Friday to 10 AM Saturday.
* 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
For the latest air quality forecasts and information, visit the
website at aqmd.gov.
Area Description:
Orange County Coastal; Orange County Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov