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Click here to read this week's forecast for the Phoenix metropolitan area or call the ADEQ Air Quality Forecast Hotline at (602) 771-2367 (toll free at (800) 234-5677).

Valid for: Monday, May 14 - Friday May 18, 2012

For the Phoenix Metropolitan Area

FORECAST: Ozone levels will be in the Mid to Upper Moderate range this week.  PM-10 levels will be in the Good to Mid Moderate range.

 

The OZONE HEALTH WATCH has been issued 

for Monday, May 14th, 2012.

 

An Ozone “Health Watch” is in effect for Monday and ozone levels should stay in the mid-upper part of the Moderate range all week. The Valley exceeded the health standard last Thursday and Saturday. PM-10 (coarse particulate matter) levels should remain in the Good range through Friday unless the Valley is affected by multiple wildfires.

 

Valley residents are encouraged to:
- Reduce their driving
- Carpool, ride transit, telework
- Refuel after dark
- Refrain from using gasoline powered garden equipment or charcoal BBQs.

Active adults, children, and individuals with respiratory problems should limit prolonged outdoor exposure.

 

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