The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red Flag
Warning for thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds, which is in
effect from 10 AM Friday to midnight PDT Friday night.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North
Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms are expected over the
North Cascades with LAL of 3 during the afternoon and evening
hours.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the
vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop.
* IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple
fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind
shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's
rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow
winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of
a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air
quality may diminish in the surrounding area.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...in effect until 3 PM PDT Friday.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality
advisory for Klamath County due to wildfires burning in the region.
The DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Jackson, Josephine, and
eastern Douglas counties through at least Friday afternoon due to
smoke from surrounding fires.
The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air
quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather and planned
burn operations. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen
some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and
young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and
pregnant people.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org
* IMPACTS...Hot, dry, and unstable conditions may lead to plume
dominated conditions and rapid fire spread.
* AFFECTED AREA...The Warner Peak Wildfire in FWZ 625.
* HAINES...6 (High).
* WIND...West 8 to 12 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 10 to 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality
Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
A Smoke Air Quality Alert has been issued. Wildfires burning in the
region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to
reach unhealthy levels.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes...runny nose...aggravate
heart and lung diseases...and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
Information about air quality is on the Washington Department of
Ecology Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-
6000.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory...IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY.
A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in
the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air
quality to reach unhealthy levels.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes...runny nose...aggravate
heart and lung diseases...and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Advisory is
no longer in effect.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...in effect until 3 PM PDT Friday.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality
advisory for Klamath County due to wildfires burning in the region.
The DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Jackson, Josephine,
eastern Douglas counties through at least Friday afternoon due to
smoke from surrounding fires.
The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air
quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather and planned
burn operations. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen
some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and
young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and
pregnant people.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low
90s expected. This will pose a moderate to isolated major risk of
heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 9 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of
heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat,
especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected
to move over western Washington Thursday and Friday. This could
result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low
90s expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Lower Chehalis Valley Area and Southwest Interior.
* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of
heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat,
especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected
to move over western Washington Thursday and Friday. This could
result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast.
* IMPACTS...Hot, dry, and unstable conditions may lead to plume
dominated conditions and rapid fire spread.
* AFFECTED AREA...The Warner Peak Wildfire in FWZ 625.
* HAINES...6 (High).
* WIND...West 8 to 12 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 10 to 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality
Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
A Smoke Air Quality Alert has been issued. Wildfires burning in the
region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to
reach unhealthy levels.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes...runny nose...aggravate
heart and lung diseases...and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
Information about air quality is on the Washington Department of
Ecology Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-
6000.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory...IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY.
A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in
the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air
quality to reach unhealthy levels.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes...runny nose...aggravate
heart and lung diseases...and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
The Southwest Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory,
which is in effect until 1 PM PDT Friday.
An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke has been issued. Wildfires burning in
the region will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke
at times through 1 PM PDT Friday.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
More information about air quality can be found at:
www.swcleanair.gov
The Southwest Clean Air Agency and the Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality have issued an Air Quality Advisory,
which is in effect until 8 PM PDT Thursday.
An Air Quality Advisory for smoke and ozone has been issued. Wildfires
burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air
quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke and ozone at times through
8 PM PDT Thursday.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
More information about air quality can be found at:
www.swcleanair.gov
www.oregon.gov/DEQ
The Southwest Clean Air Agency and the Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality have issued an Air Quality Advisory,
which is in effect until 8 PM PDT Thursday.
An Air Quality Advisory for smoke and ozone has been issued. Wildfires
burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air
quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke and ozone at times through
8 PM PDT Thursday.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
More information about air quality can be found at:
www.swcleanair.gov
www.oregon.gov/DEQ
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane
Regional Air Protection Agency has continued an Air Quality
Advisory for eastern Lane County, which is in effect until 1 PM PDT
Friday.
An Air Quality Advisory for smoke remains in effect. Wildfires
burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause
air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through 1 PM PDT
Friday.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
More information about air quality can be found at:
www.oregon.gov/DEQ
www.lrapa.org
An Air Quality Alert for smoke has been issued by Southwest Clean
Air Agency until 1 PM PDT Friday. Smoke from wildfires in the area is
forecast to mix down to the surface, which will cause air quality to
reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups at times through Friday
morning.
All sensitive groups should limit spending any time outdoors.
People with health conditions may have worsened symptoms. Healthy
people may start to have symptoms.
Wildfire smoke can cause burning eyes, sore throat, headache,
coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and worsening of heart
and lung conditions.
For current current air quality conditions, health precautions,
and additional information on wildland fire smoke, visit the
Southwest Clean Air Agency website at swcleanair.gov or the
Washington Smoke Blog at http://wasmoke.blogspot.com. You may also
contact your local air quality agency.
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires in
Oregon.
* WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties.
* WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT FRIDAY.
* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality
Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
A Smoke Air Quality Alert has been issued. Wildfires burning in the
region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to
reach unhealthy levels.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes...runny nose...aggravate
heart and lung diseases...and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
Information about air quality is on the Washington Department of
Ecology Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-
6000.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory...IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING.
A Smog Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Ozone pollution is
expected to reach levels this afternoon that could be unhealthy for
sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults
and people with heart disease or respiratory conditions. Health
officials recommend sensitive groups limit outdoor activity when
pollution levels are high.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ