Hazardous Air Quality Alert for El Paso, TX: PM10 Levels Reach 351
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Air quality in El Paso, TX has reached the Hazardous category on February 19, 2026, with PM10 levels recorded at an AQI of 351.
What this EPA air-quality advisory tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by EPA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references El Paso, TX. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Air Quality - determines the informational context it sits in, and which agency or body is the authoritative source for updates.
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Current Air Quality
On February 19, 2026, the air quality in El Paso, TX reached a "Hazardous" level. The primary pollutant of concern is PM10, which recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 351. Other measured pollutants include PM2.5 at an AQI of 183 (Unhealthy) and Ozone (O3) at an AQI of 37 (Good).
What This Means
An AQI in the Hazardous range (301-500) represents a health warning of emergency conditions. At this level, the air quality is considered dangerous for all residents, and the entire population is more likely to be affected by serious health effects.
Who Should Take Precautions
Everyone in the El Paso reporting area should take precautions. While children, the elderly, and individuals with heart or lung disease are at the highest risk, the Hazardous category indicates that the general public is also at risk.
What You Should Do
Based on standard EPA guidance for Hazardous air quality, everyone should avoid all physical activity outdoors. It is recommended to remain indoors and keep activity levels low until the air quality improves.
Source
Data provided by EPA AirNow.
Original source: EPA Official Notice ↗
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