This weekend's potential heat wave could cause unusually high and persistent levels of zone pollution, according to SouthCoastAQMD.
Children, older adults, and people with asthma or COPD in the areas under the ozone advisory could be at particular risk during this extended heat event.
When air quality becomes unhealthy, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children are urged to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion, but when it becomes very unhealthy, they should avoid all physical activity outdoors.Thanks for reading CBS NEWS.Please enter valid email address to continue
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