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Air Quality Alert

Issued at Wed 12:29 PM Nov. 11
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: * When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. * When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment
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Beach Hazards Statement

Issued at Wed 7:06 PM Nov. 11
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf through Friday. These waves are expected to significantly increase Friday night into the weekend, with waves between 7 to 10 feet possible on exposed west facing beaches, except up to 12 feet along the Ventura Beaches.
Where: Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
When: Through Monday morning.
Impacts: There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
Additional Details: A significant westerly swell is expected this weekend with impacts likely peaking Saturday. There is potential for at least advisory-level surf, significant beach erosion and enhanced coastal flooding risk. Posing most risk to west-facing beaches. Coastal hazards are likely to continue well into next week.

Recommended Action

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

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