Active Alerts Blake Place, AZ

AQAPSRThe Pinal County Department of Air Quality has issued a PM-10 HighPollution Advisory for Pinal County including Apache Junction, CasaGrande, Coolidge, and Florence on Thursday.An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generatewidespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10 concentrationsthat pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as airquality deteriorates.Coarse particulate matter - also known as PM-10 - is an aircontaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions,especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. Adecrease in physical activity is recommended.Consolidate your travel, stabilize loose soils, slow down or avoidtravel on dirt roads, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, and avoidusing gas-powered lawn equipment.For details on this High Pollution Advisory for Pinal County, visitthe Pinal County Department of Air Quality internet site athttps://www.pinal.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1498/Air-Quality-Forecast-PDF

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stayindoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop invisibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowingsand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as faras possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all theway off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside,Stay Alive'.Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carinteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whenpossible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning orevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possibleand drink plenty of water.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, Dangerously hot conditionswith temperatures ranging from 106 to 113. For the Blowing DustAdvisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowingdust expected due to thunderstorm outflows.* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, TohonoO'odham Nation, and Tucson Metro Area.* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 10 AM this morning to8 PM MST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 3 PMthis afternoon to 8 PM MST this evening.* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly duringextreme heat events. Hazardous driving conditions due to reducedvisibility.