Porterville Weather

Air Quality Alert

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE - San Joaquin Valley / Hanford, CA
Issued: Thursday, September 2 2010 - 10:14 AM PDT
Expires: Friday, September 3 2010 - 9:45 AM PDT
Weather Zone: CAZ092 - Southeastern San Joaquin Valley
Location: Porterville, CA

Updated San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District relayed by National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA 1014 AM PDT Thu Sep 2 2010

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has issued an AIR QUALITY ALERT for Fresno and Tulare counties due to smoke impacts from the sheep fire in Fresno county.

The AIR QUALITY ALERT is in effect until 4 PM PDT Friday September 3.

Winds are transporting smoke from this fire into the foothill and mountain areas of Fresno and Tulare counties. Localized air quality could fluctuate depending on smoke impacts.

Particulate matter from this fire...is producing unhealthy air quality in the foothill and mountain areas of the San Joaquin Valley air basin.

Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems...aggravate lung disease...cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis...and increase risk of respiratory infections.

Residents are advised to use caution as conditions warrant. People with heart or lung diseases should follow their doctors advice for dealing with episodes of unhealthy air quality.

Additionally...older adults and children should avoid prolonged exposure...strenuous activities or heavy exertion...as conditions dictate.

For additional information...call your local air district

San Joaquin Valley air district offices...Fresno 559.230.6000... Bakersfield 661.326.6900