Salton Sea State Recreation Area

Air Quality Alert issued April 9 at 12:59PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in Imperial Valley and the eastern portion of Imperial County. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...from 4pm today through 11 pm April 10 2026. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.