the good news? rumor has it that the dust in the air
is what contributes to the color in our sunsetshowever - the following report from our government's Air Now web site suggests that part of the ozone pollution is blowing in from California - hmmm
And, who knew that the clean, dream communities in the northeast and east Valley are where the pollution ends up... also, when I watched the May 31st loop graphic map display the path of the ozone pollution, I was stunned to see that the higher concentrations start in the "out of the big bad city and pollution" towns of Cave Creek and Anthem and then move into the Valley... just goes to show us that we are all in this together - California's air pollution is our air pollution and everyone in the Valley is responsible for the quality of our air.
AN OZONE HIGH POLLUTION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT TODAY JUNE 01 AN OZONE HEALTH WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR MONDAY JUNE 02
Much of Arizona -- but especially the Phoenix metro area -- experienced near to or unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone on Saturday; monitors at Casa Grande, Yuma, Tucson, and even Flagstaff also registered high or unhealthy ozone pollution concentrations. The combination of desert heat, sunny skies, relatively light winds, high sun angle, and low-level winds with California ozone/precursor transporting capabilities all appeared to operate in concert to produce the highest and most widespread ozone event of the season so far. Unfortunately, the same synoptic weather pattern is in place today and 9:00 a.m. ozone levels at some sites are already higher than 24 hours ago; thus, the High Pollution Advisory will remain in effect. Much stronger westerly winds are predicted for Monday afternoon, so the far northeast and east Valley should be primarily at risk for unhealthy ozone levels again on Monday; 
an Ozone Health Watch has been issued for that day. Persons with respiratory problems should avoid outdoor activities during the afternoon and early evening hours. -Reith
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