Air Quality Alert issued for Mat-Su Borough

The potential for wind-blown dust is prompting officials in Mat-Su to warn susceptible residents to stay indoors and reduce physical activity over the weekend.
The Air Quality Alert is in effect from 5 p.m. Friday through 9 a.m. Monday.
The National Weather Service says sustained 10 mph southeast winds may blow dust from the Knik Riverbed and other localized sources that may impact the Butte and surrounding areas, including Wasilla and Palmer; NWS says the result may be unhealthy to hazardous ai