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    Air quality alert active for the Orange County and Santa Ana Mountains area Tuesday
    • May 19, 2026

    Santa Ana Mountains/Foothills, Orange County Coast and Orange County are included in an air quality alert reported by the National Weather Service on Monday at 7:40 p.m. The alert is in effect until Tuesday May 19, at 7:45 p.m.

    Air quality alerts: Recommendations from the NWS San Diego CA

    When an air quality alert is in effect, following the NWS guidance is pivotal. Here are some simple tips from the NWS for safeguarding your well-being:

    Retreat indoors whenever feasible:

    If you can, take refuge indoors, especially if you have respiratory concerns, underlying health conditions, or belong to the senior or child demographics.

    Trim outdoor activities to essentials:

    When venturing outside becomes unavoidable, limit your outdoor exposure strictly to essential tasks. Reducing your time outdoors is the name of the game.

    Scale back pollution-inducing practices:

    Be mindful of activities that increase pollution, like driving cars, operating gas-powered lawnmowers, or using motorized vehicles. Limit their usage during air quality alerts.

    No open burning:

    Refrain from kindling fires with debris or any other materials during an air quality alert. Such practices only contribute to heightened air pollution.

    Stay well-informed:

    Keep yourself well-informed by tuning in to NOAA Weather Radio or your preferred weather news outlet. Staying in the loop empowers you to make informed decisions regarding outdoor engagements during air quality alerts.

    Respiratory health matters:

    If you have respiratory problems or underlying health conditions, exercise extra caution. These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.

    Following the recommendations from the NWS helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants. Stay vigilant, stay protected, and make your health the top priority.

    For more local weather alerts, visit our Weather Advisory page

     Orange County Register 

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