Ozone pollution alert issued for Imperial Valley Sunday

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At 10:01 a.m. on Saturday, the NWS Phoenix AZ reported an air quality alert in effect until Sunday at 9 p.m. for Imperial Valley.

The alert is in effect on Sunday.

Air quality alert: Your safety checklist from the NWS

• Stay inside if possible, particularly if you have respiratory concerns or other health problems, or are a senior or child.
• If you must go out, try to limit the amount of time you are out to strictly essential activities.
• Minimize your use of items that increase pollution, such as cars, gas-powered lawnmowers, and other vehicles.
• Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.
• Stay Informed - Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published May 9, 2026 at 10:10 AM.