National Weather Service - San Joaquin Valley / Hanford, CA
Issued: Friday, September 24 2021 - 12:30 AM PDT
Expires: Monday, September 27 2021 - 11:00 AM PDT
Location: Tulare County

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is extending an Air Quality Alert on September 22, 2021 for San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and the Valley portion of Kern Counties, due to smoke impacts from ongoing wildfires occurring throughout California. 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 doctor's 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 San Joaquin Valley Air District office. Modesto 209-557-6400, Fresno 559-230-6000, Bakersfield 661-392-5500 Residents can also follow air quality conditions by downloading the free Valley Air app, available in the Apple store or Google Play. &&

Updated: Saturday, Sep 25 2021 - 2:39:17 AM PDT
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