Health alert issued for blowing dust in Albuquerque through Tuesday morning
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A health alert has been issued in Albuquerque for blowing dust starting 2 a.m. Tuesday through noon that day. Anyone with a respiratory condition in the city or county is advised to limit outdoor activity during that time.
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According to the City of Albuquerque, a cold front is passing through Tijeras Canyon on Monday night and a low-pressure system is crossing Arizona. This is expected to result in east winds reaching speeds of 30mph, with gusts up to 45mph in the South Valley.
'Precipitation has been far below normal in the Albuquerque area for over 4 months,' the city said in a news release. 'As a result, windy conditions are producing more dust than normal.'
Contractors and businesses generating dust are asked to water thoroughly before leaving their work site at the end of the day.
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