Air Quality Alert 04/29/2025 09:30 for Arizona areas

Headline: 
Air Quality Alert issued April 29 at 9:30AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event: 
Air Quality Alert
Urgency: 
Unknown
Effective: 
April 29, 2025 - 9:30am
Expires: 
April 30, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description: 
AQAPSR The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area on Wednesday. This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. You are urged to car pool, telecommute or use mass transit. The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late in the day. For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.
Area Description: 
Maricopa, AZ
Forcast Office: 
NWS Phoenix AZ