UPDATE: Air quality alert for Los Angeles County Tuesday

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At 7:41 p.m. on Monday, the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA reported an updated air quality alert in effect until Tuesday at 7 p.m. The alert is for Santa Clarita Valley, Malibu Coast, Los Angeles, Palos Verdes Hills, Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Western San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and Eastern San Gabriel Mountains.

This alert is in effect until Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Follow these simple tips from the NWS to stay safe when there is an air quality alert

• Stay inside if possible, particularly if you have respiratory concerns or other health problems, or are a senior or child.
• If you must go out, try to limit the amount of time you are out to strictly essential activities.
• Minimize your use of items that increase pollution, such as cars, gas-powered lawnmowers, and other vehicles.
• Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.
• Stay Informed - Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published May 18, 2026 at 7:22 PM.