The Clark County Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is issuing a smoke alert for Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13. Smoke from Southern California wildfires continues to linger in the Las Vegas Valley, causing elevated levels of particulate matter. Additionally, shifting weather patterns are expected to cause more wildfire smoke to drift into Southern Nevada by Friday.

Wildfire smoke is made of small particles and other pollutants that can aggravate respiratory diseases such as bronchitis and asthma or heart disease. Consult your physician if you have a medical condition that makes you sensitive to air quality conditions. Under today’s conditions, it may be best for children, the elderly and people with respiratory and heart disease to stay indoors.

HELPFUL TIPS TO LIMIT PERSONAL EXPOSURE TO SMOKE

• Stay indoors when you see or smell smoke.
• Keep windows and doors closed.
• Limit outdoor exertion on days with high levels of fine particles in the air. Exercise makes you breathe heavier and increases the amount of particulates you are likely to inhale.
• Consider changing your indoor air filters if they are dirty.

STAY UP TO DATE WITH LOCAL AIR QUALITY INFORMATION

• Daily Air Quality Forecast Website: ClarkCountyNV.gov.
• Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/ClarkCountyDES; Twitter/X: @ClarkCountyDES and Instagram: @clarkcountydes.
• Daily Text/Email Alerts: enviroflash.org.
• AIRNow Mobile App: https://www.airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-app/.