SLO County Air Pollution Control District warns of bad air quality in Oceano Dunes/Nipomo Mesa area

NIPOMO, Calif. -- The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District advises the public about deteriorating air quality in the Oceano Dunes/Nipomo Mesa area on Tuesday.

The advisory was posted due to blowing dust and sand in the area. The conditions are forecasted to happen from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with dust forecasted to peak around 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The SLO County District recommends all adults and children avoid strenuous outdoor activity, remain indoors as much as possible and set any heating/air conditioning/ventilation systems to recirculation. 

The District recommends that the public reschedule outdoor activity until there is no visible dust.

The District advises the public to consult their doctor if they are experiencing health problems in an area with blowing dust and sand.

SLO County APCD will continue to closely monitor air pollution levels throughout the area as forecasts can change.

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