Indian Wells, CA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 118
expected.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thursday is expected to be the hottest day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR HARMFUL FINE PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS DUE
TO WILDFIRE SMOKE...

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has extended an air quality alert due
to increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke.

* WHERE...San Bernardino Mountains, Angeles National Forest, San Jacinto
Mountains, Coachella Valley, the Santa Rosa Reservation, and parts
of the Inland Empire. Levels of particle pollution can vary by
time and location depending on fire activity and local weather
conditions.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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 South
Coast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov or
download the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional
details for this air quality alert may be available at
www.aqmd.gov/advisory.

To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the Mojave
Desert Air Quality Management District website at mdaqmd.ca.gov. 
Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at
www.mdaqmd.ca.gov/advisories.

To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the
antelope Valley Air Quality Management District website at
www.avaqmd.ca.gov.