An air quality alert was issued on Sunday at 9:01 p.m. in effect until Monday at 9:15 p.m. The alert is for San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust for the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions until 6 p.m. on Monday.

"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," describes the NWS.

This alert is in effect until Monday at 9:15 p.m.

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Source: The National Weather Service