Air quality alert issued for Phoenix area

by The Associated Press on Mar 26, 2009, under Local, Special

PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued a High Pollution Advisory for Thursday for the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Forecasters predict wind gusts of up to 35 to 40 miles-an-hour Thursday afternoon.

ADEQ said the combination of winds and loose, dry soil due to the recent lack of rainfall means a high chance of blowing dust across the Phoenix-area for several hours on Thursday through early Friday.

ADEQ recommends that children and adults with respiratory problems avoid outdoor activities on Thursday and suggests that the general public limit outdoor activity throughout the day.

The Maricopa County Air Quality Department has designated Thursday as a No-Burn Day for residential fireplaces, woodstoves and outdoor burning devices.

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