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Phoenix Weather: High Pollution Advisory In Effect For Maricopa
The state's Department of Enviornmental Quality says that ozone levels for Maricopa County are in excess of federal limits.
PHOENIX, AZ – It's not just the hot weather that's making you feel sluggish Monday. There is also a High Pollution Advisory in effect for Maricopa County.
The state's Department of Environmental Quality says that ozone levels in the area are higher than the levels set by the federal government.
Officials say that people should stay inside as much as possible and avoid physical activities outside.
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If possible, they say, car pool, work at home, and use mass transit. (Get Phoenix Patch's daily newsletter and real-time news alerts. Or, find your local Patch here and subscribe).
Being outside too much can exacerbate conditions such as respiratory problems such as asthma.
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The National Weather Service's Phoenix office says that conditions in the area not going to be great this week with temperatures bumping up against 100.
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