Newport Coast, CA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...DENSE FOG TO AFFECT PORTIONS OF THE COASTAL WATERS THROUGH
AT LEAST TONIGHT...

A shallow marine layer depth in place over the extreme southern
California coastal waters will allow for areas of dense fog
through tonight. There is a moderate chance for dense fog to
become more widespread tonight and continue through at least
Saturday morning.


Mariners should be prepared for abrupt visibility changes
down to one nautical mile or less. Reduce speeds and be on the
lookout for exposed rocks and other vessels, including large ships
in the shipping lanes. Use radar or GPS navigation if available,
and consider remaining in harbor if such equipment is unavailable.

...AIR QUALITY ALERT: MANDATORY WOOD-BURNING BAN IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has extended a mandatory wood-burning
ban for residents in the South Coast Air Basin. The No-Burn rule
bans burning wood, pellets, and manufactured fire logs in any indoor
or outdoor wood-burning device.

* WHERE...The South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange County
and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San
Bernardino counties. No-Burn Day alerts do not apply to areas above
3,000 feet in elevation, the Coachella Valley, or the High Desert.
Homes that rely on wood as a sole source of heat, low-income
households and those without natural gas service also are exempt
from the requirement.

* WHEN...Thursday and Friday.

* IMPACTS...Particles in smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause
health problems (including asthma attacks), increases in emergency
room visits, and hospitalizations. No-Burn Days are needed to
protect public health when fine particle pollution levels are
expected to be high anywhere in the South Coast Air Basin. No-Burn
Days are based on fine particle pollution levels that are forecasted
for an entire 24-hour period, which may not be reflected in
real-time air quality maps.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To protect your health, check current and forecasted air quality
levels at www.aqmd.gov or download the mobile app at
www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. When air quality is poor in your area,
limited extended or intense outdoor activity and remain inside with
windows and doors closed. Run your air conditioner and/or an air
purifier and avoid using devices that bring in outside air like a
swamp cooler or whole house fan if you have other ways to stay cool.

Additional details for this air quality alert are available at
www.aqmd.gov/advisory. Information on the South Coast AQMD Check
Before You Burn program is available at www.aqmd.gov/cbyb.