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Air Quality Alert
Issued: 5:56 PM Jan. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR HARMFUL FINE PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS DUE TO WILDFIRE SMOKE... * WHAT...The San Diego APCD has extended an air quality alert due to increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke. * WHERE...in much of San Diego County west of the mountains. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on fire activity and local weather conditions. * WHEN...Saturday and Saturday evening. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District website at www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality.html. Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality/smoke-advisory.html.
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:09 AM Jan. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt will occur at times. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out to 30 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be near the entrance to San Diego Bay and in the coastal waters near the Mexican border. Seas will be choppy due to the wind, but most wave heights will remain below 6 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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