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Special Weather Statement

Statement as of 10:14 AM PDT on September 02, 2010

Expires 12:45 PM EDT on September 03, 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



934 am PDT Thu Sep 2 2010

The San Joaquin Valley air pollution control district has issued
an air quality alert 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




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