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Air-Quality Alerts in Effect for Susquehanna Valley and Southern California

Officials warn sensitive groups could face unhealthy conditions.

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Chuckwalla Mountains, Imperial County Southwest, Imperial County Southeast, Imperial County West and Imperial Valley are the focus of an air quality alert reported at 12:23 p.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service. The alert is in effect until 7 p.m.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service reported an alert at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday covering Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, York and Lancaster counties in Pennsylvania through Friday at midnight.
  • Pennsylvania DEP issued a Code ORANGE for the Susquehanna Valley on Thursday, indicating pollution levels may be unhealthy for children, seniors and people with heart or lung disease.
  • In Southern California’s Coachella Valley, an air-quality alert remains in place until Thursday, Feb. 19, at 1:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
  • The NWS also flagged the Chuckwalla Mountains and multiple Imperial County zones, with that alert active until 7 p.m. Wednesday.
  • Guidance from weather agencies urges staying indoors when possible, minimizing outdoor exertion, avoiding open burning and reducing activities that add pollution such as driving and using gas-powered equipment.