News Flash • Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Tuesda
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a High Ozone Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County. Tuesday, July 23rd and Wednesday, July 24thThis HPA is because ozone concentrations are expected to accumulate to levels that exceed federal ozone health standards. Ground-level ozone forms when emissions from vehicles, gasoline and diesel equipment, industrial and […]
Dust storm warning issued for Maricopa County Here’s what to know
The National Weather Service has issued a Dust Storm Warning for Maricopa County effective July 21 at 4:22 PM. The warning will end on July 21 at 6 PM. At 4:51 p.m., a wall of dust was moving south at 30 mph along a line stretching from near the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station to […]
News Flash • Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Thursd
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will issue a High Ozone Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County for Thursday, July 18th and Friday, July 19th, 2024. This HPA is due to ozone levels expected to accumulate above the federal health standard for ozone. Ground-level ozone forms when emissions from vehicles, gasoline and diesel equipment, […]
Flash flood warning issued for Coconino, Gila and Yavapai counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Coconino County effective July 16 at 7:20 PM. The warning ends July 16 at 10:30 PM. The warning covers Gila County in east-central Arizona, Coconino County in north-central Arizona, and Yavapai County in west-central Arizona. The National Weather Service also issued a severe thunderstorm warning […]
Dust storm, severe thunderstorm warning issued for Maricopa County
The National Weather Service has issued a Dust Storm Warning for Maricopa County effective July 14 at 6:47 PM. The warning will end on July 14 at 9:45 PM. At 8:37 p.m., the wall of dust was moving northwest at 25 mph along a line stretching from Canyon Lake to near Ussary Mountain Park and […]
Heavy Smoke from Wildfires Affecting Yavapai County: Health Advisory Issued | Prescott Valley Times local news
Thick smoke from fires ravaging Yavapai County Yavapai County, Arizona – Increased wildfire activity from the Pius Fire, as well as wildfires in southern Utah, is expected to transport smoke over the next few days. Lingering wildfire smoke, combined with ample sunlight and stagnant conditions at the ground, can increase ozone levels. Yavapai County Community […]
News Flash • Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Monday
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will issue a High Ozone Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County on Monday, July 8th and Tuesday, July 9th, 2024. This HPA is due to ozone levels expected to accumulate above the federal health standard for ozone. Ground-level ozone forms when emissions from vehicles, gasoline and diesel equipment, […]
Excessive heat warnings issued for 3 Arizona counties starting July 4
Beginning on July 4, the National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Maricopa, Coconino and Pima counties. A heat wave warning will be in effect for Maricopa County from 10 a.m. on Independence Day until 8 p.m. on July 8. Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach 110 to 116 degrees Fahrenheit, according to […]
News Flash • Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Friday
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will issue a High Ozone Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County for Friday, June 28, 2024. This HPA is due to ozone levels expected to accumulate above the federal health standard for ozone. Ground-level ozone forms when emissions from vehicles, gasoline and diesel equipment, industrial and chemical processes, […]
Flash flood, thunderstorm warning issued for Coconino County
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Coconino County effective June 27 at 12:52 PM. The warning will end June 27 at 4 PM. The weather service also issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Coconino County, including Page and Lake Powell in north-central Arizona, effective June 27 at 1:09 p.m. The watch […]
