What's causing Albuquerque's hazy skyline?
Editor's Note: This story has been updated with additional information from the National Weather Service.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you've stepped outside your house in Albuquerque on Saturday, you probably noticed the Sandia Mountains covered in haze. The City of Albuquerque published a health alert Saturday morning, warning residents in the city and Bernalillo County of dust and smoke in the area through 3 p.m.
So what's causing the smoky air? According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, outflows from a thunderstorm in northern Mexico pushed wildfire smoke and dirt up along the Rio Grande Valley, causing hazy skies.
A satellite photo from the National Weather Service showed the smoke moving through New Mexico:
State officials offered the following tips to stay safe when there is smoke in the air:
Staying indoors during smoky days is one of the best things you can do.
When you don't have a monitor in your area, use the 5-3-1 Visibility Method created in New Mexico to estimate the air quality and the actions you should take based on your health circumstances and age.
Pay attention to local air quality alerts to plan your day and travel.
Keep your indoor air clean by closing windows and doors.
Create a 'clean room' in your home.
Keep windows and doors closed.
Stop use of all fragrances such as spray air fresheners, candles, wax melts, and chemically scented household products.
Don't use a vacuum cleaner during a smoke event because it can stir up particles already inside your home.
Turn off electric fragrance dispensers or scented wax melting devices.
Stop use of anything that burns, such as candles, fireplaces, or gas stoves.
Avoid use of sprays including cleaning and grooming products.
Try an air purifier. Several hardware stores sell air purifiers of varying features and price ranges. You can also make a temporary air filter with a box fan and a furnace filter. There are many online videos that demonstrate how to do this.
The 5-3-1 Visibility Method:
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